Prosecutions, astronomic fines and travel bans are worsening the free expression environment in a state where it is already vulnerable. Source: MEDIA FEED
– DRC's latest internet blackout condemned
Once again, authorities in DRC ordered the disruption of internet services just before demonstrations organised by the Catholic Church and the Lay Coordination Committee over the weekend. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Human Rights Council 37: What's at stake for freedom of expression?
Over the next four weeks the UN’s top human rights body is expected to act on some of the world’s most pressing freedom of expression violations and abuses. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Kashmiri photojournalist Kamran Yousuf detained for several months in India
The photojournalist was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy and instigating stone pelting at security personnel. Source: MEDIA FEED
– CSOs sign petition amid legislative assault on Cambodian peoples' rights and freedoms
More than 60 groups have signed the petition rejecting the draft amendments to the constitution. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Snap elections, SLAPP sentences and a Holocaust law: Free expression in Europe and Central Asia in February
A devastating precedent in Turkey, Insta-blocked in Russia, a snap election in Azerbaijan, rappers prosecuted in Spain, Poland's Holocaust Law, 'intimidating' public officials, Hungary's 'Stop Soros' laws, SLAPPs, bloggers sentenced in Belarus, women journalists forced to strip in Ukraine… Source: MEDIA FEED
– Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée murdered
The young investigative journalist was known for his stories on tax fraud and shady real estate deals involving several Slovak businessmen with close connections to the ruling party. Source: MEDIA FEED
– Media outlets perceived to be taking partisan positions
With elections less than 2 weeks away, the political landscape in Sierra Leone has evolved dramatically from peaceful to a verbally abusive and brutish environment. In this furore, the media seems focused solely on party campaigns. Source: MEDIA FEED