ARTICLE 19

Thailand asked to uphold the right to protest of its citizens after police used water cannons and tear gas against pro-democracy protesters.

The results offer a new approach to human rights after a challenging four years, where a free press was under repeated attack by the political leadership.

A statement by the Media Freedom Coalition Advisory Network stresses that media freedom has never been more important given the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need for people to have access to accurate information and for moral leadership has never been as evident.

One year after an International Mission to Mexico, the government has failed to fulfil its commitments, and the freedom of expression situation in the country is worsening.

In a briefing, the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights and ARTICLE 19 said Thailand authorities have arrested or charged at least 173 individuals in relation to their protest activities since the beginning of 2020.

The proposed amendment to the law is a serious threat to freedom of expression and a setback to the achievements that Tunisia has made in this field since its adoption. Parliament should instead expedite the adoption of a new law in accordance with the Constitution’s provisions.

Samuel Paty was murdered on his way home from work because he had discussed the “Charlie Hebdo” trial in class and showed images of the cartoons at the centre of the case.

A new report from ARTICLE 19 reveals how Iran’s government cut off Internet access for six days amidst nation-wide protests in November 2019, restricting access to information during a brutal crackdown that saw hundreds killed and thousands arrested.