Articles by Globe International Center
May round-up: arts, films censored, new reports released
Dance performances as well as documentaries featuring rights violations and struggles for justice were targeted by censors across Asia and the Pacific region in May.
Appeal for justice in the killing of journalist in Mongolia
Luntan Bolormaa managed an NGO which supported journalists in reporting on economic and mining-related issues. Those close to her, the journalism community, and the public are anxious for police to investigate and report on her sudden death.
Release journalist detained in violation of African Court ruling
Free expression organisations join the Media Foundation for West Africa in calling on African regional body to pressure The Gambia to release journalist Alhagie Abdoulie Ceesay.
UN counter-extremism initiatives must not infringe on free expression rights
Civil society groups express concern over the potential for overbroad anti-extremism practices to limit free expression
On the anniversary of Charlie Hebdo, dissenting voices must be protected
Civil society groups mark the anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack by calling on governments worldwide to fulfill their obligation to protect freedom of expression.
Criminal defamation lawsuits against provincial journalists dismissed in Mongolia
Criminal defamation charges brought in December 2014 against two provincial journalists have been dismissed. Globe International Center welcomed the court decisions, a positive step for the rights of independent media and freedom of expression in Mongolia.
Protect Hungarians’ right to criticise public officials, say IFEX members
IFEX members support the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union’s draft law to decriminalise libel and defamation of public officials
Mongolian website journalist detained over defamation complaint
Globe International Center (GIC) strongly condemns the detention of S.Battulga, a female journalist from info.mn website, and calls for her immediate release.