The Free Press Association (YRA) made a written statement on the occasion of 3 May World Press Freedom Day.

The statement called on the United Nations and international institutions and organisations to "act in accordance with international agreements and standards and fulfill your duty".

The statement emphasised that violations of press and journalism are increasing worldwide despite the resolutions of the United Nations, and that Turkey is among the states that exert pressure on journalists the most. YRA highlighted the cases of attacks, repression and arrests against journalists, especially in Northern Kurdistan and Turkey.

The statement pointed to the attacks of the occupying Turkish state against journalists in Northern and Eastern Syria and recalled the killing of television employee Najimedin Fêsel Hajî Sînan and the serious injury of reporter Delila Egid in an attack on Jin TV's vehicle. The statement emphasised that the occupying Turkish state fears the free press and targets journalists.

The statement also denounced the repression against journalists in Southern Kurdistan and noted that YRA member and Roj News Editor Silêman Ehmed has been detained for more than 6 months and his fate is still unknown.

Condemning the oppression and practices against journalists around the world, the statement included the following call upon the United Nations and international institutions and organisations: "Do not remain indifferent to the pressures and practices against journalists in Northern and Eastern Syria and around the world, act in accordance with international agreements and standards, and fulfil your duty."