ARTICLE 19

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Thailand: Silencing dissent and the fight for free expression

Over 25,000 cases have been filed since 2015, as the law is increasingly weaponised to silence critical voices.

Hong Kong: End arbitrary censorship of “Flow HK” website

This is the first instance of targeted censorship of an overseas media website.

Georgia: Rights groups condemn recently-adopted homophobic bill

“This legislation imposes censorship on media by banning broadcasters from freely reporting on LGBTQI+ issues. The Georgian government must stop its legal attacks on press freedom and freedom of expression.”

UN: Renew Russia Special Rapporteur

“Given the severity of the repression, the closure of civic space, and the continued targeting of human rights defenders, lawyers, journalists and peaceful protesters, the role of the Special Rapporteur remains critical.”

EU: Political posturing, human rights and enforcing the DSA

“The Digital Services Act must not become a tool for politically-driven interventions. Its enforcement should be based on evidence and uphold users’ fundamental rights, including freedom of expression.”

Malaysia: Social media licensing could undermine freedom of expression

Requiring companies to obtain licenses is seen as a direct attempt to exert control over social media platforms.

Tightening the Net: Iran’s new phase of digital repression

ARTICLE 19 examines how the Iranian regime is strengthening its hold over the internet through its Supreme Council of Cyberspace (SCC).

Iraq: Withdraw problematic draft Right to Information Act

ARTICLE 19 finds the draft RTI Act to be incompatible with international standards, citing excessive restrictions on information access.