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Global rights groups call for the release of Bangladeshi journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol
In a letter to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, civil society defenders of free expression from all over the world call for the immediate release of Shafiqul Islam Kajol and accountability for his mistreatment.
Belarus: Human rights groups call for an end to internet disruptions
More than 50 human rights groups have written to the UN’s Special Rapporteurs on freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and association, and human rights in Belarus over disruptions to the internet that took place during the presidential elections.
Thailand: Government escalates crackdown on peaceful protesters
A human rights lawyer and a student activist were arrested which signals the intensifying suppression of the protest movement in Thailand.
UN: Civil society welcomes Irene Khan as new Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression
The undersigned civil society organisations reiterate our strong support for the mandate, as well as our commitment and readiness to work together to navigate critical issues for freedom of expression and ensure the widest protection to this right for everyone without discrimination.
China: Open letter calling for pardon for jailed journalist Huang Qi
11 human rights groups call on Chinese President Xi Jinping to pardon journalist Huang Qi, who may die in prison if not freed immediately. Huang Qi, who wrote stories on human rights and corruption, was convicted of ‘leaking state secrets abroad’.
Human Rights Council: NGO statement on the achievements and challenges of the 44th session
The 44th session of the HRC resulted in a number of welcome resolutions, on peaceful protests and freedom of opinion and expression among them, and country-specific discussions. However, several States escaped collective scrutiny this session.
Rights groups renew call for justice 1,000 days after murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia
“The authorities should now establish Joint Investigation Teams with foreign police forces so that there can finally be an end to impunity in Malta, and full justice for Caruana Galizia”.
Joint statement in support of the mandate of the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media
The Governments of Azerbaijan and Tajikistan and all OSCE participating States are urged to uphold their international commitments and to support the renewal of the mandate of Mr Harlem Désir, OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFOM), before it expires on 19 July.