Articles by ARTICLE 19
Kazakhstan: Satirical blogger faces long prison sentence
Temirlan Yensebek – currently in pre-trial detention – was charged with ‘inciting inter-ethnic discord’ for his satirical content. He faces up to seven years in prison if convicted.
Meta’s new content moderation policies prioritise politics over human rights
“The timing of this announcement, just days before the inauguration of President-elect Trump, raises red flags. It suggests an effort to appease a political faction that has in the past accused Meta of suppressing conservative viewpoints” – ARTICLE 19
Hong Kong: Free expression under attack 40 years after the Sino-British Joint Declaration
The assault on Hong Kong’s freedoms has in large part been driven by the Beijing-imposed 2020 National Security Law.
Malaysia: Passage of the Online Safety Bill a grave blow to freedom of expression
The broad definition of “harmful content” risks the removal of lawful expression from the internet and potential government manipulation of content moderation.
Malaysia: Halt the repressive amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act
The proposed amendments undermine good governance and accountability and violate freedom of expression.
Slovakia: Media freedom under threat
“The Slovak government’s actions are not only detrimental to the media landscape but also pose a significant challenge for the EU, particularly in light of new legislative measures such as the European Media Freedom Act” – press freedom groups
ECtHR finds that Russia’s “foreign agents” law violates right to free expression
“This decision brings attention to the problematic nature of foreign agent-style laws, which are proliferating as governments, including those of Georgia and Turkey, attempt to stifle criticism” – ARTICLE 19
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.