ARTICLE 19

Articles by ARTICLE 19

Link to: ARTICLE 19’s submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

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.

Link to: ARTICLE 19 submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review

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.

Link to: Serious concern over health of political prisoner

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.

Link to: President should pardon journalists, says ARTICLE 19

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.

Link to: IFEX-TMG alarmed by ongoing attacks targeting demonstrators, media, performers and academics

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.

Link to: Free expression and law in 2011

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.

Link to: Free expression and law in 2011

Free expression and law in 2011

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

Link to: Free expression and law in 2011

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.