Censorship · November, 2021

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Censorship · November, 2021

Stories about Censorship from November, 2021

With Ukraine's Kyiv Post shut down, journalists launch new independent media outlet

Former KyivPost journalists claim owner Kivan infringed on editorial independence

Written by Tanya Lokot

30 November 2021

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan tighten the screws on media freedom

Bans, spying, and censorship have become daily obstacles to journalism

Written by Paolo Sorbello

29 November 2021

An interview with media scholar Rose Luqiu about WeChat and techno-nationalism

Her research explains Chinese diaspora's unwavering loyalty to WeChat

Written by Oiwan Lam

29 November 2021

Press freedom and the Indian judiciary

Indian courts have protected press freedom over the years

Written by Unbias The News

26 November 2021

Chinese tennis star reappears after #WhereisPengShuai campaign sparked global outcry

But it does not mean that she is free

Written by Oiwan Lam

23 November 2021

When athletes get political: Support for the Uyghurs ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics

Some sport stars have spoken out against China, some have not

Written by Kok Bayraq

19 November 2021

Empty Chair Day highlights plight of imprisoned Ukrainian journalists

Ukrainian journalist Stanislav Aseyev spoke at the event

Written by Tanya Lokot

18 November 2021

A memoir of escaping Turkmenistan in search of education

Pursuing a university degree abroad is tough for Turkmen girls

Written by Akja Kepderi

17 November 2021

#WhereIsPengshuai? Feminist activists and sports fans campaign for the missing tennis star

Athletes spoke out but the International Olympic Committee remains silent

Written by Oiwan Lam

16 November 2021

In Turkey, 30 people face investigation over social media posts that ‘insulted the president’

The users are accused of insulting the president

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

9 November 2021

Indonesian court allows internet blocking amid social unrest

The ruling has implications for freedom of speech in Southeast Asia

Written by Sydney Allen

9 November 2021

#HandsOffOurLibraries: Scholars protest removal of ‘subversive’ books from Philippine universities

Concerned scholars launch online archive of “endangered” publications

Written by Karlo Mongaya

5 November 2021

Belarus authorities block access to more independent media added to extremist list

Media crackdown in Belarus now targeting foreign outlets and readers

Written by Tanya Lokot

5 November 2021

The Zhang Gaoli sexual assault scandal: Political power struggle or #Metoo?

An unverified exposé accuses retired CCP leader of sexual assault

Written by Oiwan Lam

4 November 2021

Turkey: new report highlights the extent of censorship online

The 120 page document details cases of blocked online content in 2020

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

3 November 2021

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