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Online resistance against Nicaragua‘s ‘Peace Law’
Nicaraguan activity on social media is a beacon of resistance against the government's attempts to erase the past.
Government bid to ban ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song approved by appeals court
The judges said that internet platforms are ready to accede to the government’s request if there is a court order.
Tanzania’s new VPN policy leaves LGBTQ+ individuals exposed
Opponents of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority's new VPN registration requirement argue that it threatens freedom of expression and other rights enshrined in Tanzania’s Constitution.
Hong Kong ranks low on global press freedom index as watchdog cites ‘unprecedented’ setbacks
Hong Kong placed 135 out of 180 countries and territories in the Reporters Without Borders' 2024 press freedom ranking. While the city's ranking is +5, its score actually has fallen -1.8 points.
Azerbaijan, COP29 host, shows disregard for climate action and human rights
In Berlin, president Aliyev touched on recent investigations and arrests leveled against a series of independent and opposition media adding, "these investigations were lawful. Any given country must defend its laws.
The Law against Fascism that perpetuates authoritarianism in Venezuela
Repression and censorship: The Law against Fascism is Maduro's new card to continue consolidating his authoritarian model in a country that is waiting and yearning for democratic presidential elections.
How gendered disinformation on social media harms Kenyan women seeking political office
"Women often don’t sue because they don’t actually know that the law can protect them ... because of the stigma around it, and the fact that people have normalised cyberbullying ..."
A Hong Kong Facebook group on shop closure strives to survive allegations of inciting discontent
Several pro-establishment commentators and outlets claimed that the page had been hijacked by the “yellow clan” (pro-democracy) and a newspaper columnist warned that it might “incite” discontent against the government
Mali: Political parties call for presidential elections to end military transition
A military government has led Mali since the coup d’état on March 24, 2021 and refuses to hold fresh elections. It has also announced measures to restrict the press.
What lies behind the ‘golden opportunities’ of Malaysian Star media group's new tie with its mainland Chinese partner
The China's State Council is the sole shareholder Contemporary World Publishing Co., Ltd, the company behind Star Media Group's latest media partner, Contemporary World Magazine.
Reporters Without Borders representative denied entry to Hong Kong
RSF's representative was detained, searched and questioned for six hours at the airport on April 10, 2024 before she was deported.
Authorities severely restrict public freedoms in Jordan
Anger and frustration among the Jordanian public over the government's perceived inaction in supporting Palestinians and condemning Israeli actions, as well as its response to the ongoing massive protests.
How the Maduro government pays to promote propaganda and disinformation in Venezuela
The official propaganda of the government of Nicolás Maduro spreads thanks to the work of citizens who receive payments from the government to promote trends on social media
Philippine media groups condemn China’s claim of ‘manipulated’ coverage of maritime tension
"The journalists who join these missions risk their lives in the face of unwanted aggression to bring the unvarnished truth to light."
In Brazil, since Bolsonaro, attacks on journalists fell while lawsuits against them increased
The data revealed that aggressions of various types against media professionals decreased to 181 last year, while, on the other hand, lawsuits targeting journalists increased by 92.31 percent last year
From discredit to censorship: When power attacks the Latin American press
With their campaigns against independent media, the governments of several Latin American countries are beginning to threaten press freedom.
Under threat: The life of Karakalpak activists in Kazakhstan
The latest activist arrested in Kazakhstan at the request of Uzbekistan is human rights activist and informal leader of the Karakalpak diaspora Akylbek Muratov.
Hong Kong passes controversial new security law broadly defining treason and insurrection
The city had devoted 30 days to the public consultation of the draft law during the Lunar New Year, and lawmakers had spent 12 days debating it in the LegCo.
Chad: The media environment fails to protect journalists
With less than two months to go before the presidential elections in Chad on May 6, 2024, death threats continue to loom over local journalists.
Independent media wage losing battle against censorship in Azerbaijan
Since 2017, independent and opposition online news outlets have faced censorship via blocking on spurious grounds.
A decade of digital repression and resistance in Southeast Asia
Global Voices Southeast Asia editor Mong Palatino highlights the major trends, challenges, and prospects of upholding freedom of expression in the region