Freedom of Speech · February, 2026

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Freedom of Speech · February, 2026

Stories about Freedom of Speech from February, 2026

Iran’s digital prison was built with the help of Russians

The company in question still operates in Estonia and Jordan

Written by Daria Dergacheva

2 weeks ago

Cambodian police arrest journalist for reporting on online scam center

Six journalists have been arrested this year in Cambodia in relation to their reporting

Written by Mong Palatino

2 weeks ago

Pakistan jails two lawyers for 17 years over old tweets

The trial moved unusually fast, speeding from indictment to sentencing in under three months

Written by Syed Salman Mehdi

3 weeks ago

Impunity and unsolved crimes against journalists kill public trust

The fight for journalist safety is ultimately a fight for the health of society

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

3 weeks ago

The paradox of Bangladesh’s democratic rebirth: A critical analysis of the 2026 election’s promise and pitfalls

Bangladesh's center-right BNP and its allies swept the election in a landslide

Written by Zulker Naeen, Rezwan

4 weeks ago

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai receives a 20-year jail sentence

For the 78-year-old publisher, 20 years of imprisonment is effectively a death sentence.

Written by Oiwan Lam

10 February 2026

The social media battlefield: Political campaigns in Bangladesh’s national elections

Digital campaigning has become central to how political messages are delivered and received

Written by Mohammad Tarek Hasan

10 February 2026

Malaysian journalist briefly detained for sedition over a question during a public lecture

The journalist resigned and issued an apology after facing harassment for asking a controversial question

Written by Mong Palatino

9 February 2026

The upcoming election will determine the future of Bangladesh’s democracy and reform agenda

The referendum paradox, the double-edged nature of digital democracy, and gender exclusion reveal a sobering reality

Written by Zulker Naeen

3 February 2026

Uganda’s first peace journalism awards redefine the media landscape

Following the January 2026 elections, conflict-sensitive approaches are increasingly crucial in Uganda’s media ecosystem

Written by Peace News

3 February 2026

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