Tag: Freedom of Expression
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Rex Tan Sedition Probe Sparks RSF Demands in Malaysia
RSF Demands Immediate Halt to Rex Tan Sedition Probe The international pressure to protect press freedom intensified this week as Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged Malaysian authorities to end the sedition investigation targeting Rex Tan, a journalist who was arrested after posing a question at a public lecture about Gaza. RSF’s appeal highlights growing concerns…
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Rex Tan Sedition Probe: RSF Urges Malaysia to End Journalistic Targeting
Background: A Question, A Controversy The case surrounding Malaysian journalist Rex Tan has sparked renewed debate over press freedom and the limits of public discourse. Tan was arrested on suspicion of sedition after raising a question at a public lecture about Gaza. The incident has drawn international scrutiny, with advocacy groups arguing that it reflects…
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Did Uganda’s internet shutdowns during elections backfire? A legal challenge and rising mistrust
Overview: Why Uganda shut down the internet As Uganda concluded its 15 January election, the government cited the need to prevent disinformation and safeguard the electoral process. Internet shutdowns, throttling, and social media blocks are instruments governments sometimes wield to restrict online information during sensitive periods. Proponents say these measures prevent manipulation, while critics warn…
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Salman Rushdie Finds Recovery and Resilience at Sundance
Rushdie at Sundance: a moment of resilience after trauma In a year marked by renewed fears for writers and critics worldwide, Salman Rushdie returned to a public stage at Sundance, turning a moment of potential grievance into a testament to recovery. The author, who survived a brutal attack years earlier, offered not merely a memoir…
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Salman Rushdie at Sundance: Recovery, Resilience, and the Author as Sharp Critique of Authority
Rushdie at Sundance: A Message of Recovery At a moment when the world is reeling from threats to free expression, Salman Rushdie’s appearance at Sundance carried more weight than usual. In a candid, steady voice, the renowned author spoke about healing after trauma and the role of writers in challenging authoritarian power. The dialogue, captured…
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UNESCO Warns: Rising Government Internet Shutdowns Threaten Fundamental Freedoms
UNESCO Sounds Alarm on the Global Rise of Internet Shutdowns In a stark warning to governments and international actors, UNESCO has raised concerns about the increasing use of internet shutdowns to manage political crises, protests, and electoral periods. The agency emphasizes that deliberate disruption of digital networks undermines freedom of expression, access to information, and…
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UNESCO Sounds Alarm Over Government Internet Shutdowns Amid Crises
Global concern over online blackouts The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has expressed growing concern about the increasing use of internet shutdowns by governments during political crises, protests, and electoral periods. In reports and statements released in the past year, UNESCO highlights how these disruptions not only restrict access to information but…
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UNESCO Raises Alarm Over Governments’ Use of Internet Shutdowns in Crises
UNESCO Signals Growing Alarm Over Internet Shutdowns UNESCO has voiced growing concern about the increasing use of internet shutdowns by governments during political crises, protests, and electoral periods. In recent months, the United Nations cultural agency has documented a rising trend in disconnections, outages, and restricted networks that hamper access to information, learning, and civic…
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Vlogger Declared Persona Non Grata in La Union Over Buang Remark
Background: A Controversial Post Reaches a Local Community A vlogger known for provocative online content became the center of a fresh controversy after Bauang town officials in La Union province declared them persona non grata. The decision, which echoed a previous label issued by authorities in Davao City last year, centers on a remark perceived…
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Writers’ Week Letter Reveals Premier Backed Removal of Randa Abdel-Fattah
Background: A Saga Surrounding Writers’ Week The Writers’ Week controversy in Adelaide has taken a new turn with a recently publicized letter that reportedly shows the South Australian premier expressing concerns about the scheduled appearance of author Randa Abdel-Fattah. The letter, obtained and published by media outlets, suggests the premier’s objections were shared with the…