Statements by Index on Censorship Global voice of free expression

IPSO right to reject Channel 4 complaint

by Index on Censorship | 20 Oct 2016

Index on Censorship believes that everyone has the right to express their opinion, no matter how vile or offensive those views, unless their words directly incite violence.

Turkey: State of emergency provisions violate human rights and should be revoked

by Index on Censorship | 19 Oct 2016

We, the undersigned organisations, recognise that the Turkish government has the right and responsibility to investigate the violent events of the July 2016 coup attempt and to bring all those responsible to justice.

Joint letter to the Sultan of Oman on human rights and press freedom

by Index on Censorship | 18 Oct 2016

We, the undersigned organisations, write to you regarding the systematic targeting of journalists, human rights defenders and online activists by the Internal Security Service (ISS) in Oman.

Groups condemn the confiscation of Syrian journalist’s passport by UK officials

by Index on Censorship | 30 Sep 2016

We condemn the decision of UK border officials to confiscate the passport of Syrian journalist, Zaina Erhaim, at the request of Syrian authorities.

Index condemns UK’s seizure of award winner’s passport

by Index on Censorship | 26 Sep 2016

Index on Censorship is appalled by the decision of UK border officials to confiscate the passport of Syrian journalist, and this year’s Index Freedom of Expression Award winner, Zaina Erhaim.

Facebook undermines media freedom by removing Vietnam War photo

by Index on Censorship | 9 Sep 2016

Index on Censorship fully supports the action of Norway’s Aftenposten newspaper in refusing a request from Facebook to remove an iconic photo of the Vietnam War that features a naked child

International organisations condemn crackdown on freedom of expression in Turkey

by Index on Censorship | 6 Sep 2016

An international delegation of civil society organisations visited Istanbul to demonstrate solidarity with writers, journalists and media outlets in Turkey.