Articles by Index on Censorship
Author challenges China’s censorship of his book ahead of its launch in English
Chen Xiwo, described as “one of China’s most outspoken voices on freedom of expression for writers” by Asia Sentinel, has spoken about how he challenged the Chinese government’s decision to censor his latest book ahead of its launch in English.
Under pressure: A timeline of civil society repression during Azerbaijan’s Council of Europe chairmanship
Cases of detention, sentencing and imprisonment of dissidents have been taking place during the period that Azerbaijan is meant to be leading the rest of Europe towards a greater respect for human rights.
Myth-busting: European Commission misrepresents right to be forgotten objections
The European Commission has released a “mythbuster” document on the controversial Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on the “right to be forgotten”.
Eleven free speech controversies at American universities
Index on Censorship gives us a roundup of eleven incidents in the past year when free expression was limited on American campuses.
Restrictions on campus protest could spark unrest in Egypt
With just a few weeks to go before Egyptian universities open their gates to students for the start of the new academic year, the Egyptian authorities are feeling jittery — and rightly so.
Rouhani’s insistence on faster internet in Iran has staying power
While previous moves toward more openness in Iran have faltered, President Rouhani’s call for faster connection speeds for internet users has carved out common ground with the country’s supreme leader.
Do wars justify censorship? A dilemma not easily answered
Wars and censorship – hardly a black and white topic but with conflicts flaring up all over the world it is an incredible important question to consider.
India’s Modi bypasses mainstream media and takes to Twitter
Indian mainstream media is filled with complaints that Prime Minister Modi is denying journalists the opportunity to engage with complex subjects like governance beyond official statements and limited briefings.