Tag: Freedom of Expression
Controversial Online Safety Bill sparks concerns over freedom of expression in...
Critics of the bill point out its vague definitions of terms and delineation of offenses, raising risk of subjective interpretations
UN Special Rapporteur urges action to bridge digital divide, ensure universal...
Access to information, whether online or offline, empowers individuals to make informed decisions and participate in the democratic process
Indonesia urged to ‘lead the way’ in upholding human rights online
APHR said the recent attacks on freedom of speech online pose “a risk to the freeness and fairness of the upcoming elections"
China tightens regulation of online comments
People who have been "seriously discredited" by their messages "will be placed on a blacklist"
Vietnamese blogger sentenced to 5 years after trial without defense lawyer
Since the beginning of the year, Vietnam has sentenced at least 21 bloggers and activists
Posting comments on websites in China ‘severely restricted’ by revised rules
Under the new version of the regulations on Internet posts, monitoring of comments on websites will be stricter.
Philippine media groups decry order to block websites allegedly linked to...
The NTC “directed” internet service providers to block websites found to be "affiliated to and are supporting ... terrorist groups"
Cyberspace continues to shrink for Christians in China, says report
Christianity-related websites, WeChat accounts, and group chats have been banned or restricted since March 1
Cambodia steps up surveillance with new internet gateway
UN rights experts warn the gateway will have a "devastating" effect on privacy and free speech
Tibetan writer given 10-year prison term in secret trial
The writer has been described as an “open-minded individual who advocates the preservation of Tibetan language, religion and culture”