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Malaysian government told to stop playing ‘Big Brother’ to media

Senior editors in Malaysia released a joint statement urging authorities to stop playing “Big Brother” to the media after several news websites were blocked by the government

Concerns in Guyana about threats against women activists

Those protesting sexual and other forms of extractive violence are allegedly being targeted.

Morocco’s Amazigh pursue civic presence through linguistic rights

The impact of Amazigh language insecurity on civic participation in Morocco.

A new platform monitoring press freedom in Southeast Asia

Global Voices interviewed Ika Ningtyas, Secretary-General of Indonesia’s Alliance of Independent Journalists, about the new initiative.

“Kamnotra” emerges as the latest platform in a ‘news-starved’ Cambodia

CCIM media director Ith Sotheouth described ‘Kamnotra’ as “an important and needed platform in a news-starved environment.”

Zimbabwe’s uneven electoral landscape

Authorities are using the country’s data protection laws to deny access to the digital voters roll claiming that the online version is susceptible to manipulation.

Sri Lanka: Comedian and YouTube content creator arrested over Buddhism satire

Sri Lankan comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya was arrested based on allegations that she had made derogatory remarks about Lord Buddha and Buddhist Girl’s Schools.

Unfreedom Monitor report: Venezuela

The Unfreedom Monitor report provides insights into the current state of freedom in Venezuela and highlights challenges faced by journalists and media in the country.