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Breaking News · December, 2021

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Azerbaijan's controversial media law has grave consequences for media freedom and independence

The law takes effect on January 1, 2022

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

30 December 2021

Hong Kong police raid pro-democracy Stand News, arrest six on sedition charges

The online news outlet has ceased all operations

Written by Oiwan Lam

29 December 2021

Russian censors block website of legal aid non-profit OVD-Info

OVD-Info is a key human rights defense project in Russia

Written by Tanya Lokot

27 December 2021

Hong Kong: Pillar of Shame is gone, along with the city’s freedom of expression

The pillar represents a touchstone of Hong Kong’s freedom of expression

Written by Oiwan Lam

23 December 2021

The Turkish Lira continues to lose value at a breakneck pace

The Turkish lira keeps tumbling against foreign currencies

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

20 December 2021

Russian filmmaker Sergei Solovyov dies at 77

Solovyov had a prolific career as film and theatre director

Written by Tanya Lokot

14 December 2021

Russia blocks access to Tor browser website

Russia has the second largest number of Tor users globally

Written by RuNet Echo

8 December 2021

The US government confirms diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Beijing says Chinese citizens don't care about a US boycott

Written by Oiwan Lam

7 December 2021

Protest in support of jailed opposition activist in Baku turns violent

Some 30 people were reportedly detained while police used excessive force.

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

1 December 2021

Armenia’s ex-president Serzh Sargsyan faces bribery charges

The former leader denies any wrongdoing.

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

1 December 2021

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