Articles by Index on Censorship
End persecution of human rights defenders in Bahrain now, says appeal to UNHRC
NGOs lobbying at the UN call for the release of human rights defenders, and to ensure that those who participate in Bahrain’s UPR process do not face reprisals.
In social media age, EU needs to defend free expression, says Index on Censorship
As more communication moves into the social media realm, people find themselves increasingly subjected to free speech restrictions, notes Index on Censorship.
China will change leaders, but keep censorship
In the months leading up to the Chinese Communist party’s Congress, censorship has been tighter, with a particular focus on the players involved in the leadership change.
United Arab Emirates accused of torturing imprisoned activists
A coalition of human rights groups has called on the UAE to reveal activist Ahmed al-Suweidi’s whereabouts and investigate torture allegations as list of political detainees grows to over 60.
Expanded telecom regulations could threaten Internet freedom
Civil society groups have voiced concerns about proposals made by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) that would threaten the openness of the Internet.
Roots of backlash against free speech in Vietnam
Dissent has suffered a crackdown in Vietnam in recent years, with bloggers often being the main target, reports Index on Censorship.
US security concerns taking precedence over free speech
President Barack Obama’s administration has cast free speech aside in its pursuit of file sharers and whistleblowers, says a transparency advocate.
Academic freedom as vital to democracy as a free press, says UK group
Academics worldwide face economic and political attacks that restrict their freedom to challenge convention, says the UK-based group Index on Censorship.