BIRN Report Warns Digital Repression is Worsening Across Western Balkans, Turkey

A recent BIRN report sheds light on the escalating digital repression targeting journalists and civil society in the Western Balkans and Turkey. The report paints a grim picture of an increasingly hostile digital environment where surveillance, censorship, and digital harassment are on the rise. This troubling trend highlights a worrying shift in how these regions manage dissent online, raising concerns about press freedom and the health of democratic processes. As governments tighten their grip on digital spaces, the implications for free expression and accountability are profound.