Expulsion and visa denial
A government expels correspondents who report from its territory for news organisations based in other countries, refuses them visas or accreditation, or declines to renew their permission to stay. The effect is less independent reporting from inside the country.
2 recorded incidents in 2 countries; the earliest in the record is dated March 19, 2025.
Incidents by country and year
Israel (1)
| Date | Incident | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2026 | Israel: ban on independent entry of foreign journalists into the Gaza Strip, 2023 to 2026 | Sustained (February 25, 2026) |
Türkiye (1)
| Date | Incident | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | Türkiye: detention, injury and deportation of journalists covering protests, March 2025 | Recep Tayyip Erdoğan | Unknown (April 2, 2025) |