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Link to: Mobile technologies’ ability to circumvent censorship evaluated in 12 countries

Mobile technologies’ ability to circumvent censorship evaluated in 12 countries

The capability of repressive governments to monitor users of mobile phones and block access to Internet content is far beyond levels realised by users.

Link to: End harassment of TVi, say rights groups

End harassment of TVi, say rights groups

The 12 July raid of opposition broadcaster TVi’s offices and the interruption of its programming is yet another violation of the station’s freedom of expression.

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IFEX-TMG report warns Tunisian government it must act now to guarantee free expression

This report, Spring into Winter? Fragile achievements and exceptional challenges for Tunisian free expression defenders, outlines the status of freedom of expression and association as well as the independence of the judiciary.

Kamel Labidi and INRIC team meet IFEX-TMG mission in April 2011, Andrew Heslop/WAN-IFRA

IFEX-TMG salutes work of INRIC as media freedom body shuts down over obstruction

IFEX-TMG is deeply concerned by the prevailing uncertainty and obstruction that have led the independent media body, INRIC, to close its doors; in addition to a smear campaign against INRIC and its President.

Link to: Democratic decline continues, says new Freedom House report

Democratic decline continues, says new Freedom House report

The report repeats key concerns about the country’s democratic processes and raises concerns about the selective prosecution of opposition figures and the erosion of basic freedoms of assembly and speech.

Link to: International delegation releases joint report on press freedom situation

International delegation releases joint report on press freedom situation

The report outlines the findings of a research mission conducted at the beginning of April that found serious corruption issues and other problems and recommends steps to improve freedom of expression in the country.

Link to: Freedom of expression situation worsens in aftermath of Eurovision

Freedom of expression situation worsens in aftermath of Eurovision

Since Eurovision ended, critical journalists and activists have been targeted and the authorities have adopted repressive legislation aimed at further limiting free expression rights, says the International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan.

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IFEX-TMG alarmed by recent attacks on artistic expression

IFEX-TMG alarmed by the recent attacks on freedom of expression, in particular against artistic expression, in the name of religion, including seizure of paintings.