MENA region: Persistent threats to journalism and media freedom
International — Press-Freedom Bodies · 2026-05-06 · EU · verified record
Themes: Media & broadcasting · Online platforms
Ecosystems: EU Media Freedom Act
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, ARTICLE 19 expresses deep concern about the ongoing attacks on, and the deteriorating situation for, press and media freedom in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Journalists in Palestine and Lebanon continue to be targeted and killed in an atmosphere of complete impunity. Authorities continue to restrict the media space using laws that are inconsistent with their countries’ human rights obligations, as well as through judicial harassment and administrative measures that limit independent reporting. Across the region, the weak or absence
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, ARTICLE 19 expresses deep concern about the ongoing attacks on, and the deteriorating situation for, press and media freedom in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Journalists in Palestine and Lebanon continue to be targeted and killed in an at
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