Tag MFRR
12 Aug

Albania: Urgent answers needed on Focus Media Group blockade and journalists’ right to work

We, the SafeJournalists Network, partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), Reporters Without Borders (RSF), and Albanian media freedom organisations, express shared concern over the police blockade and subsequent events affecting Focus Media Group, News24, BalkanWeb, Panorama, Gazeta Shqiptare, and other affiliated outlets.

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8 Aug

EU: After entry into force, political will now crucial for European Media Freedom Act success

The entry into force of the European Media Freedom Act marks a major step forward, but implementation remains uneven across the EU. Member States must act without delay to align national laws with EMFA standards and uphold press freedom as a cornerstone of democracy.

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31 Jul

Georgia: Ahead of verdict, press freedom groups renew call for Mzia Amaglobeli’s release

Press freedom groups urge Georgia to drop charges and release journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, jailed since January under politically motivated charges.

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21 Jul

Transnational repression of exiled journalists in Germany: A growing issue

Authoritarian regimes are targeting exiled journalists in Germany through surveillance, threats, and harassment. Learn how transnational repression works.

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17 Jul

SafeJournalists and MFRR: Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region

SafeJournalists and MFRR express deep concern over the sudden closure of Al Jazeera Balkans. The move threatens media pluralism, freedom of expression, and democracy across the region.

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11 Jul

Serbia: Media freedom continues to decline at alarming speed, EU must take action

Journalists face rising threats in Serbia. 95 violations in 6 months. EU urged to respond decisively to defend media freedom and democratic values.

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8 Jul

Turkey: MFRR partners alarmed by state-backed attacks on Leman magazine

The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners strongly condemn the arrest of four staff members of Leman, one of Türkiye’s leading satirical magazines, and express deep concern over the ongoing judicial, economic, and physical pressure targeting the publication following the release of a cartoon deemed offensive by religious and conservative groups.

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20 Jun

Kosovo: Steadfast support for Flutura Kusari as she seeks justice against Mentor Llugaliu’s harassment

Media freedom organisations support Flutura Kusari in her legal case against Mentor Llugaliu after years of online harassment and gender-based abuse.

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19 Jun

Serbia: Media regulator election again made a mockery of EU-required reforms

Process to appoint new members of media regulator council was again conducted in non-transparent and discriminatory manner

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17 Jun

Georgia: Independent media face new wave of repression as new laws come into effect.

Laws on foreign funding and broadcast content empower authorities to censor, prosecute and close media which provide vital sources of news and information to the public

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