Articles by Global Voices Advox
Papua New Guinea’s police minister says two journalists who reported on COVID-19 funding ‘can’t be trusted’
Papua New Guinea’s police minister accused two journalists of misquoting the nation’s treasurer over a report about alleged misuse of government funds in response to COVID-19.
Government responses to COVID-19 adversely affect digital rights in the Balkans
Cases of arbitrary arrests, surveillance, phone tapping, privacy breaches and other digital rights violations have drastically increased in Central and Southeast Europe as governments started imposing emergency legislation to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.
How Chinese social media platforms control information on COVID-19
New research shows China’s web censors have blocked 516 coronavirus-related keywords.
Coronavirus death of whistleblower Li Wenliang sets Chinese social media on fire
The death of Dr. Li Wenliang, who was harassed by authorities for alerting friends about the coronavirus, sparked outrage on Chinese social media.
Rest in power: Saying goodbye to Tunisian activist Lina Ben Mhenni
IFEX member Advox bids farewell to Tunisian blogger and human rights activist, Lina Ben Mhenni, who dedicated her life to a free and just Tunisia.
Longest internet disruption in Myanmar’s Rakhine state sets dangerous precedent
The internet has been blocked in four towns of Rakhine State since June 2019.
Vanuatu journalist says his work permit was revoked for criticising the government
Journalists, scholars, and media freedom advocates in the Pacific region have criticised the denial of “Vanuatu Daily Post” media director Dan McGarry’s work visa and described it as a “disturbing development that raises concerns over press freedom.”
Bangladesh regulator blocks university webpage containing reports of student abuse
Students were seeking a space to share stories of abuse.