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Censorship · May, 2024

Stories about Censorship from May, 2024

The latest defamation bill further tightens restrictions on free speech in Pakistan

Activists label the bill draconian, regressive, and authoritarian

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

30 May 2024

Ban on children’s book ‘Same-sex Parents’ backfires down under

City council joins long list of book censorship in Australia

Written by Kevin Rennie

23 May 2024

In Russia, a journalist is detained for ‘apology’ for the Taliban

A hypocritical move given Kremlin's growing ties with the group

Written by Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan

22 May 2024

Taiwan International Documentary Festival honors Myanmar filmmakers

This year’s theme is ‘Re-encountering reality’

Written by Filip Noubel

21 May 2024

Cairo fears a ‘boomerang effect’ of pro-Palestine protests

Why the Egyptian authorities suppress protests supportive of Palestine

Written by Raseef22

20 May 2024

Thai youth activist charged with royal defamation dies in custody

Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom was on hunger strike for 65 days

Written by Mong Palatino

19 May 2024

Turkey joins the ranks of countries considering a foreign agent law

Anyone can be labeled an agent of influence

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

16 May 2024

Georgia's ruling party adopts controversial foreign agent bill despite widespread protests

The ruling party is pushing Georgia into a political crisis

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

15 May 2024

Online resistance against Nicaragua‘s ‘Peace Law’

Facebook, Instagram and TikTok as spaces for truth and justice

Written by ProBox

Translated by ProBox, Melissa Vida

10 May 2024

Government bid to ban ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ protest song approved by appeals court

China spokesperson: it is a necessary measure to safeguard national security.

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

9 May 2024

Don't give me no jazz: what is happening with jazz festivals in Russia

Popular before, now festivals are shut down or state dependent

Written by Guest Contributor

6 May 2024

Hong Kong ranks low on global press freedom index as watchdog cites ‘unprecedented’ setbacks

RSF said that independent media outlets are subject to political pressure

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

4 May 2024

With eyes on Gaza, violations against West Bank journalists multiply

The perilous reality for West Bank journalists under Israeli occupation

Written by Natacha Danon

3 May 2024

A look at South Africa’s media landscape ahead of the upcoming elections

Local and international media that cover South Africa

Written by Zita Zage

3 May 2024

Azerbaijan, COP29 host, shows disregard for climate action and human rights

Neither of the two seem to be on his agenda

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

1 May 2024

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