Articles by Freedom House
Hong Kong: 25 years after handover, repression accelerating
“The electoral system has been gutted, prodemocracy and opposition activists arrested, independent media demolished, and internet freedom restricted. Put plainly: freedom has been crushed for the people of Hong Kong.”
What is being done to protect exiles?
Digital threats, spyware, and coercion by proxy means that – for millions of people around the world – transnational repression has become a common and institutionalised practice.
China’s censors aim to contain dissent during harsh COVID-19 lockdowns
Chinese authorities censored criticisms during the extended COVID-19 lockdowns in Shanghai but netizens found creative ways to express their real sentiments.
Philippines: Marcos administration must demonstrate commitment to voters, enact pro-democracy reforms
Freedom House urged the next government of the Philippines to uphold democratic ideals and the rule of law, including ensuring the freedom and safety of journalists.
Beijing’s censorship and propaganda showcased during Winter Olympics
An overview of the restrictions and information manipulation imposed by Beijing authorities during the recently concluded Winter Olympics.
Information controls at the Beijing Olympics: What to watch for
Sarah Cook of Freedom House writes about the different types of information restrictions that the Beijing government might use before, during, and after the 2022 Winter Olympics.
Freedom House report finds global internet freedom in decline for the 11th consecutive year
China continues to rank as the worst environment for internet freedom. The greatest deteriorations were documented in Myanmar, Belarus, and Uganda, where state forces cracked down amid electoral and constitutional crises.
How Beijing has dismantled freedom of expression in Hong Kong in just one year
Angeli Datt writes about the Beijing-backed actions that led to the dismantling of freedom of expression in Hong Kong.