Articles by ARTICLE 19
Malaysia: The Cyber Security Bill is a threat to freedom of expression online
“ARTICLE 19 is gravely concerned about the speedy passing of the Bill, as it will be a mechanism for government censorship of online expression.”
Myanmar: Crackdown on freedom of expression with 24-hour monitoring
ARTICLE 19 warns that a new order issued by the military government “adds another tool to the junta’s censorship arsenal.”
MENA: Stop restricting pro-Palestinian solidarity
The right to protest is essential in times of conflict and crisis, and the war on Gaza should not be used to impose further crackdowns.
UN: Cybercrime Convention still deeply flawed after seven sessions
“Even after seven sessions of negotiations, there is still no consensus on the basic scope of the Convention or its safeguards against misuse” – ARTICLE 19
Hong Kong: Tech companies must speak out against internet censorship
Michael Caster of ARTICLE 19 outlined a number of ways in which global tech companies can resist the growing assault on free expression online in Hong Kong.
UK government should end its crackdown on right to protest
Rights groups call on UK government to reverse its crackdown on the right to protest and stop conflating protests with extremism.
Russia’s presidential election to take place amid state capture of civic space
“ARTICLE 19 urges the international community to respond strongly to the gross violations of the right to freedom of expression, the right to protest, and the right to vote in Russia, as well as to the extension of the presidential election to the Russia-occupied territories of Ukraine.”
Russia designates ARTICLE 19 as an “undesirable” organisation
The “undesirable” designation ostensibly covers any foreign CSO deemed to pose a threat to Russia. However, in recent years it has been used to undermine the important rights work of international organisations.