ARTICLE 19

ARTICLE 19 condemns threats by authorities against people and groups calling for a boycott of the upcoming referendum.

‘Hate speech’ is a severe human rights concern in Malaysia. It is often used to silence and intimidate minorities and scapegoat whole groups in society while stifling dissent.

Rights groups are calling for content moderation practices that uphold and protect the right to freedom of expression for the platform’s community in Iran.

“The Demirtaş case is one of many in which the Turkish state is abusing the criminal law to silence political opponents and gradually dismantle democracy. By refusing to follow an explicit release order by the ECtHR, it is plainly seeking to circumvent the Convention system. The stakes could therefore hardly be higher.”

Hong Kong Watch and ARTICLE 19 made a joint submission ahead of the fourth review of Hong Kong at the upcoming 135th session of the UN Human Rights Committee.

Blogger and civil society activist Amina Mansour targeted for satirical comments she posted on Facebook criticising President Kais Saied and his close associates.

Civil society groups have signed a statement asking Cambodian authorities to revoke the Sub-Decree on the Establishment of the National Internet Gateway, which could broaden the government’s censorship capabilities.

Protests against rising food prices have been met with tear gas, arbitrary detentions, and Internet shutdowns and disruptions that suggest authorities made preparations in advance to stifle expression.