Lessons in Resistance: Defying repression and impunity in Cambodia
Cambodia will hold its sixth general election on 29 July – despite the dissolution of the main opposition party and concerns of a weakened democracy.
New cybersecurity & terrorism laws erode rights; women fight back; more media killings: Asia-Pacific
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Malaysia’s election, Afghan attacks, defiant newspapers: Asia-Pacific in May
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Fake news laws, letters to Facebook, and a decline in press freedom rankings: Asia-Pacific in April
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Women march, an eye-roll breaks the Chinese internet, and worrying new legislation
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Protests and a court victory amid state of emergency, constitutional amendments and media attacks: Asia-Pacific in February
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Asia-Pacific welcomes the new year – with declining freedom
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
#StandWithRappler: Philippines revokes license of news group critical of Duterte
On the same day the Filipino government celebrated the country’s “robust” press freedom, the license of Rappler news group was revoked over “foreign ownership” allegations, months after President Duterte made similar claims during a speech.
Defiant cartoonists, detained foreign journalists, and ‘recalcitrant’ activists: December in Asia-Pacific
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Jolovan Wham: Singapore’s ‘recalcitrant’ activist
Singaporean activist Jolovan Wham is charged with committing seven offences for allegedly organizing illegal assemblies. The police accused him of being a ‘recalcitrant’ who has “repeatedly shown blatant disregard for the law.” In an email interview with the author, Wham explains how Singapore’s highly restrictive laws curb free speech.
Ending impunity and defending democracy: November in Asia-Pacific
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Vietnamese artist Mai Khoi defiant after eviction for Trump protest
Vietnamese artist Mai Khoi was evicted from her house hours after she raised a protest banner in Hanoi while United States President Donald Trump’s motorcade was passing.
Death is not the end: Keeping Kem Ley’s message alive
“Wipe your tears, continue your journey,” a quote made famous by activist Kem Ley, is becoming the rallying cry of a growing number of Cambodians embracing his legacy.
Blocked, banned and muzzled: Asia’s tough month
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Media murders, illegal anonymity & toxic politics: September in Asia/Pacific
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Historic court victories on right to privacy in India and LGBTQI+ in South Korea
A roundup of key free expression news in Asia, based on IFEX member reports.