A new Reuters Institute report on the British media landscape found that nearly half of those surveyed think the truth is ...

Recent violence in the coastal regions has seen the Alawites targeted. What does the new leadership mean for coexistence of ...

Hungary’s recent actions not only contravene the ECHR, but also the European Union’s (EU) policies around democracy and human ...

Zahra Joya is an Afghan journalist living in London and editor-in-chief and founder of Rukhshana Media, a news agency ...

A ban on female healthcare workers is leaving women’s health and maternity services in a dire situation under Taliban rule ...

“Whistleblowers in Nigeria’s healthcare system often encounter retaliation, including threats, suspension or sacking, and ...

Campaigner Peter Tatchell was detained on Saturday in a case that shows all that’s going wrong with free speech in the UK ...

“Saudi Arabia criticised for ignoring the USA’s appalling human rights record” – that was the headline on satirical website News Thump, spoofing this week’s arms deal between the two countries. In ...

Margaret Atwood has won the prestigious Freedom to Publish award at the British Book Awards 2025, as announced at a gala last night held in central London. A long-time Index contributor, Atwood is ...

A crisis is often seized as an opportunity, especially by those eager to silence dissent – and no more so than in Narendra Modi’s India. Following the deadliest civilian incident in Kashmir in decades ...

Ege Dündar is a Turkish writer and free speech defender. He worked with PEN International for eight years before being elected its youngest ever board member. He has supported writers at risk and ...

Tomorrow marks World Press Freedom Day, a day started in 1993 to remind governments of their duty to protect freedom of the press. This year, the need for this reminder feels more urgent than ever.