Articles by Global Voices Advox
Tunisia is stuck in a permanent state of emergency
Tunisia’s continued state of emergency is threatening its fledgling democracy.
Venezuelan authorities spied on 20% of major telecom’s clients
Telefónica’s report was a gamechanger for digital rights activists in Venezuela.
Women leaders leave visible footprint on Africa’s political landscape
A review of Africa’s women leaders shows how they often spearhead their countries’ political transitions after conflict.
The unspoken racism behind Peru’s protests
“For the past two months, this country – which showcases its diversity for tourism but fails to recognize it – has not only been facing protests led by Andean inhabitants in their own localities but also in caravans heading for Lima.”
Papua New Guinea’s proposed policy could lead to government control of the press
A controversial proposal in the draft is to transform the Media Council into a body “that will have legal mandate that covers an effective and enforceable regulatory framework.”
Togolese musician promotes human rights through music
Musician Elias Atayi shares his journey to musical activism and how he uses his melodies and lyrics to spread the gospel of human rights in Togo.
Russia in 2022: “Repression on an unprecedented scale”
In 2022, Russia saw more than 21,000 arrests and at least 370 defendants in criminal cases for anti-war speech; more than 200,000 internet resources blocked; and 11 sentences in cases of state treason.
In El Salvador, President Bukele harasses independent journalists on Twitter
Bukele’s government uses paid influencers and ‘likely bot farms’ to tweet pro-government messages ‘tens of thousands of times’ on a given topic while masking their origin to create the appearance of authentic grassroots support.