04/07/2025
The week in free expression: 28 June ? 4 July 2025
In the age of online information, it can feel harder than ever to stay informed. As we get bombarded with news from all angles, important stories can easily pass us by. To help you cut through the noise, every Friday Index publishes a weekly news roundup of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression. This week, we look at the complete shutdown of USAID, and the imprisonment of a French football journalist in Algeria. The end of an era: USAID closes its doors After six decades, USAID ? the world#8217;s largest humanitarian aid agency ? has been completely shut down. Following an increasing number of funding cuts, restrictions and staff layoffs that left it with only 20%...
