8 December - 14 December

 
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Americas | Access to Information

 

Digging into the reality of shutdowns in the Americas: An insidious threat

 

Special Issue: Laura Vidal looks into internet shutdowns and the complexities of this practice in the region. Based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

 
 
 

Africa | Attacks

 

An award for Ayité…. and the long arc of justice in a month of tragedy and triumph

 

November 2023 in Africa: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

 
 

United Arab Emirates | Attacks

 

UAE: 87 people on trial in new case that could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty

 

Authorities unveil new charges on detained human rights activists, during global climate summit.

 
 

China | Access to Information

 

Hong Kong: Stop legal threats and ensure safety of missing journalist

 

“Chinese authorities must immediately disclose journalist Minnie Chan’s whereabouts and ensure her wellbeing,” said Michael Caster, ARTICLE 19’s Asia Digital Programme Manager.

 
 

International | Access to Information

 

Art institutions accused of censoring pro-Palestinian views

 

A recent open letter by Artists for Palestine cited 18 examples of artists allegedly being censored for their expressions of solidarity with Palestinians, or simply for being Palestinian themselves.

 
 

Europe & Central Asia | Attacks

 

EMFA: Seven EU member states want to legalise spying on journalists

 

A recent report shows that France, Italy, Malta, Greece, Cyprus, Sweden, and Finland want to legalise spying on journalists in the event of a threat to national security.

 
 

Afghanistan | Censorship

 

Afghanistan: “Radio Nasim” manager sentenced to one year in prison

 

According to some sources, Sultan Ali Jawadi was found guilty of “propaganda against the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan” and “espionage for foreign countries.”