Articles by Index on Censorship

X marks the spot where Israel-Hamas disinformation wars are being fought
The Elon Musk-owned social media platform used to be the go-to in times of crisis but its strengths for truth-telling are eroded and all but gone.

Rights groups call for full justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia on the anniversary of her murder
While the recent conviction of two hitmen is welcome, we lament the lack of implementation of the recommendations made by the Public Inquiry into Caruana Galizia’s assassination, and the exclusion of structured public consultation on proposed legal amendments relating to the safety of journalists and SLAPPs.

UK should press for release of all prisoners unlawfully held in Saudi Arabia
In a joint letter to the UK Foreign Secretary, rights groups raise the draconian sentences handed to Salma al-Shehab and several others who have been imprisoned solely for exercising their right to freedom of expression.

China must protect the rights of Huang Xueqin and Wang Jianbing
The two human rights defenders were taken by Guangzhou police on 19 September 2021, and formally arrested on charges of ‘inciting subversion of state power’ after 37 days in custody.

Fifteen organisations condemn lawsuit against Forensic News, deeming it a SLAPP
Investigative journalist Scott Stedman, his US media company Forensic News, and three of his colleagues, are facing legal proceedings over their reporting on a British-Israeli businessman summoned by the US Senate Intelligence Committee. The case is expected to go to trial before the end of 2022.

IFEX joins dozens of organisations in Joint Statement of Support for Ukraine
Dozens of organisations express their solidarity with the people of Ukraine, particularly Ukrainian journalists who now find themselves at the frontlines of a large-scale European war.

Will athletes risk the wrath of Beijing to stand up for human rights?
The Olympic Games have a history of protest, but China is going out of its way to stop that. With growing concern over the Uyghurs and Hong Kong, Index on Censorship looks at how likely they are to win.

Sixteen organisations reiterate their support for Carole Cadwalladr as she faces SLAPP trial
“When this lawsuit was filed more than two years ago, several organisations came together to call this legal action out as a SLAPP, aimed at intimidating and silencing Cadwalladr. We today reaffirm this characterisation and unreservedly reiterate our support for Cadwalladr as she continues to defend her public interest work,” the organisations, including IFEX, said.