Articles by Index on Censorship
Playwright pursued by Lebanese authorities for his play on censorship
A Lebanese playwright has exposed the farcical sensitivity of the country’s Censorship Bureau in his latest play “Would It Pass Or Not?”.
Seven politicians who take themselves way too seriously
After news agency AFP attempted to retract an unflattering photo of French President Francois Hollande, Index on Censorship looks at politicians who have tried to censor images that make them look a bit silly.
From Assange to Murdoch: Australia’s free speech landscape
As Australians go to the polls, how does their country shape up on free expression, asks Index on Censorship.
“Gagging bill” threatens U.K. charities
The controversial Transparency of Lobbying, Non-party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill passed its second reading on 3 September 2013. The legislation includes a proposal to cap the spending of charities in election years.
Sudanese columnists banned from writing after criticising Muslim Brotherhood
Journalists Salah Awooda, Zuhair Elsrag and Rishan Oshi were banned from writing for between five to fifteen days during August after criticising Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood.
Freedom of expression hobbled by self-censorship in Mexico
Mexico has faced increasing challenges from organised crime gangs that were targeted during the Calderon government; this has had serious impact on press freedom in the Mexican provinces, where most media recoiled from reporting on organised crime-related violence.
During former politician’s show trial, China begins online crackdown
Bo Xilai, the ousted former Chinese politician, continues to capture headlines even as authorities begin a highly concerted campaign to stifle online expression.
Rolling back free expression in Russia
The situation for freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and association in Russia has deteriorated since the re-election of Vladimir Putin in March 2012. The main issues of concern are repression against Russian NGOs, strict anti-blasphemy laws, increasing limits on digital freedom, and the banning of “homosexual propaganda”.