August 2023 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Le mois d’août 2023 en Afrique : tour d’horizon de la liberté d’expression, réalisé sur la base des rapports des membres de l’IFEX et des nouvelles de la région, par Reyhana Masters, rédactrice régionale de l’IFEX.
August 2023 in MENA: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Authorities accused Shchyrakova of « discrediting Belarus » and facilitating « extremism » by sharing information with human rights group Viasna and broadcaster Belsat TV, both banned in Belarus.
« As it stands, the draft treaty risks not just legitimising the misuse of cybercrime laws to quash dissent and expand state control, but expanding this misuse to other countries. »
IFEX joined several groups in urging Bangladeshi authorities to stop the harassment of journalist Adhora Yeasmean and other members of the media who are facing prosecution under the repressive Digital Security Act.
