#Press Freedom

Syria Marks Press Freedom Day Liberated from Repressive Past
As the world marks World Press Freedom Day, Syria’s evolving media environment reflects both a break from decades of repression under the…

Syria’s New Government Makes Historic Press Freedom Gains Post-Assad
Syria recorded the greatest improvement in media freedom, climbing to 141st place out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom…

National Guard Imposes Media Blackout Amid Tightening Grip on Suwayda
The Israeli-backed National Guard militia in Syria’s southern Suwayda province has imposed sweeping restrictions on information, drawing…

National Guard Leader Shoots and Abducts Journalist in Suwayda
Syrian journalist, Marhaf al-Shaer, was shot and abducted Tuesday, January 6, in the southern city of Suwayda, an incident activists and…

Launching ‘Al-Thawra’ Newspaper Marks New Media Era in Post-Liberation Syria
Al-Wahda Printing and Publishing Institution launched the print edition of Al-Thawra (The Revolution) newspaper during a ceremony held at…

Journalists Attacked in Suwayda During Coverage of Government-Druze Agreement
A group of Syrian journalists came under armed attack in Suwayda on Sunday, May 4, while covering the implementation of an agreement…

Press in the New Syria: Full of Challenges and Opportunities
On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, we are publishing a guest article by Hamzah Almustafa, Syrian Minister of Information. In this…

RSF Raises Alarm Over Safety of Syrian Journalists Facing Deportation
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) issued a grave warning on Tuesday regarding the safety of Syrian journalists residing in neighboring…

Press Freedom Day
In Syria, where journalism comes at a high cost, we remember the brave journalists lost, detained and injured by the Assad regime in the…

Journalists Honored Amidst Ongoing Struggle for Press Freedom
Today, on May 3rd, the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the essential role of journalism in…

Syrian Salvation Government Shuts Down Orient TV
Orient TV has been shut down from operating within the liberated areas under control of the Syrian Salvation Government.

A new Press Code in Idlib: Regulation or Restriction?
“There must be controls for journalism so that it does not fall into practices that offend society.” Fayez Al-Dughim opined.