Articles by Global Voices Advox
Data, democracy, and Kenya’s contested elections
The powerful reach of Cambridge Analytica – the data analysis company that helped Donald Trump’s campaign claim victory – has become a source of concern in Kenya.
Jordanian cartoonist Emad Hajjaj on trial for drawing Jesus
Cartoonist Emad Hajjaj is facing accusations of insulting religion and instigating religious strife over a cartoon depicting depicts Jesus on a cross denouncing the current Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem, Patriarch Theophilos III.
Indian cartoonist Bala G arrested for caricature of Tamil Nadu chief
Cartoonist Bala G is accused of “obscene representation” for drawing a caricature of a chief minister that brings attention to a family’s self-immolation.
Tomislav Kezarovski’s struggle finally over
Macedonian journalist can finally expect to be formally exonerated of political charges against him, after nearly five years.
Moroccan journalists keep fighting to cover the Hirak movement, despite state intimidation
One year after protests erupted in the northern city of Al Hoceima, Moroccan media are still struggling to cover the news, despite intimidation and legal threats from Moroccan authorities.
Indonesian police go after social media users for mocking House Speaker
The Indonesian police briefly detained an internet user for spreading memes that mocked House of Representatives Speaker Setya Novanto.
How repressive Arab regimes are expanding their reach
Our Middle East and North Africa round-up spotlights Bahrain’s first military trial of civilians since 2011, a growing crackdown on members of Egypt’s LGBTQI+ community, and a new player restricting Iranians’ internet access.
#Istanbul10 human rights defenders are released pending trial
It was a long day in court for the Istanbul 10, but one that ended with joy.