IFEX Newsletter

Belarusian civil society groups call for release of imprisoned blogger Raman Pratasevich

On 23 May, blogger Raman Pratasevich was detained by Belarusian security forces at Minsk National Airport, following the forced landing of a Ryanair passenger plane.

Cambodia | Attacks

Cambodia: Stop silencing critical commentary on COVID-19

The authorities’ actions are reinforcing the already widespread atmosphere of self-censorship, preventing participation in governance and public affairs, and extinguishing an important safeguard for government accountability.

Lebanon | Censorship

Lebanon in times of change: A look at the media’s role since the October revolution

A new study from Maharat Foundation examines media trends in Lebanon in the year following the October 2019 revolution, including the growing role of alternative media, influencers, and online free expression in shaping public discourse and holding authorities accountable.

International | Access to Information

Privacy International reflects on the UN’s first ever report on disinformation

Civil society must be alert to privacy challenges arising from the regulation of disinformation.

United States | Access to Information

EFF sues police standards agency to obtain use of force training materials

Police group abusing copyright law to withhold documents, violate Public Records Act.

Mauritius | Digital Rights

Mauritius: Proposed social media regulation will curtail citizens’ fundamental rights

The perceived need by Mauritius to regulate social media could turn one of the most democratic freedom of expression and data protection countries in Africa into a surveillance state.

Indonesia | Access to Information

Indonesia urged to suspend and revise new internet regulation

Human Rights Watch said Indonesia’s Ministerial Regulation 5 is “a tool for censorship that imposes unrealistic burdens on many digital services and platforms.”

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