Censorship · October, 2020

Censorship · October, 2020
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Stories about Censorship from October, 2020

Tanzanian poll is likely to usher in a new era of authoritarianism. Here's why.

Sub-Saharan Africa30 October 2020

"Any resemblance that Tanzania has borne to a liberal democracy seems to be slipping away. Not only is the apparent scale of election manipulation unprecedented," writes Dan Paget.

How Facebook derailed Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement

Sub-Saharan Africa27 October 2020

Online free speech advocates insist that Facebook’s flagging of #EndSARS content was neither a “mistake” nor a “bug,” but rather due to sparse investment in content moderation.

Failing to portray protesters as violent, Thai government lifts severe state of emergency

East Asia23 October 2020

The government failed to portray the protesters as aggressive and violent, causing a political backfire and pressuring authorities to step back.

Pakistan lifts ban on TikTok with conditions

South Asia23 October 2020

Pakistani social media users strongly reacted to the ban on TikTok and criticized the telecom regulator.

Indian ad featuring Hindu-Muslim family pulled after rightwing backlash

South Asia22 October 2020

The advert by jewellery brand Tanishq shows a Hindu woman being led by her Muslim mother-in-law to a traditional Hindu baby shower.

Thailand's democracy protests reflect rising dissatisfaction over the monarchy

East Asia19 October 2020

Criticizing the monarchy is a crime in Thailand yet protesters, especially young activists, continue to organize rallies calling for monarchy reforms.

Undaunted by the October 16 crackdown, protestors once again take to Bangkok’s streets

East Asia18 October 2020

"There is no more staying neutral, either you side with democracy or side with dictatorship that uses power unfairly."

Policing the digital frontiers: Is India weaponizing technology to silence civil society?

South Asia3 October 2020

In the world's largest democracy, the targeting of human rights defenders through spyware poses a threat to fundamental rights and freedoms, including freedom of expression and privacy.

News website faces police probe in Singapore for boosting Facebook posts during elections

East Asia3 October 2020

"We condemn the abuse of the law to harass independent media and critics. We denounce the lack of independence of the Singapore Elections Department."