Articles by ARTICLE 19

ARTICLE 19’s submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review
ARTICLE 19 notes that only a few freedom of expression issues have been addressed during the first cycle of the UPR.

ARTICLE 19 submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review
The report outlines areas where the country has failed to meet its legal obligations to protect freedom of expression.

Serious concern over health of political prisoner
Dzmitry Bandarenka was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment for taking part in a peaceful gathering on 19 December 2010; he is being held in Penal Colony No. 15 in the city of Mohylev.

President should pardon journalists, says ARTICLE 19
ARTICLE 19 urged the government to urgently revise its legislation, in particular the provisions on criminal defamation and incitement to genocide denial.

IFEX-TMG alarmed by ongoing attacks targeting demonstrators, media, performers and academics
The IFEX-TMG is alarmed at attacks and prison sentences based on religious morality charges, as well as the use of force by police on demonstrators.

Free expression and law in 2011
ARTICLE 19 outlines the major legal developments relating to freedom of expression and information in West and Central African countries.

Free expression and law in 2011
ARTICLE 19 outlines the main legal developments regarding freedom of expression and information in East Africa.

Free expression and law in 2011
ARTICLE 19 highlights the major legal developments relating to freedom of expression and the right to information throughout the region.