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Crisis in Maldives Parliament: Rejection of the ‘No-Confidence Motion’ Sparks Lockdown

South Asia31 July 2017

The country is tilting toward authoritarianism as growing accusations mount against President Yameen for silencing dissent and imprisoning political opponents including former President Nasheed, under allegedly made up charges.

Brunei Government Employee Complaining About Halal Certification Charged with Sedition Over Facebook Post

East Asia29 July 2017

"Anyways that guy that's being charged with speaking out against the govt is a reminder that we don't have freedom of speech," wrote a Twitter user.

The Rise and Fall of a ‘Patriotic Investment Charity’ in China

East Asia29 July 2017

Despite the government crackdown, many Shanxinhui’s members insist that Shanxinhui is a legitimate patriotic business.

Vietnamese Activist Trần Thị Nga Sentenced to 9 Years for ‘Propaganda’

East Asia27 July 2017

The 40-year-old Trần Thị Nga, also known by her pen name “Thúy Nga,” is a prominent advocate for migrants and land rights.

Menstrual Hygiene Products Are Not Luxury Goods: Indian Rural Women Speak Out

South Asia26 July 2017

Are menstrual hygiene products luxury goods? Women in India are voicing their doubts.

This Jamaican Scientist's Marijuana-Based Anti-Cancer Drug Has Been Approved by the FDA

Caribbean25 July 2017

Should Dr. Lowe try to launch the drug himself if he can raise the funding? And what of the Jamaican government's role in taking the lead regarding ganja?

Jamaica's First Woman Prime Minister Retires Amidst Praise, Criticism — and a Contentious Battle to Succeed Her

Caribbean24 July 2017

"Portia Simpson came to representational politics at the parliamentary level in 1976 when political tribalism and its ugly pickney, political violence, were on the upswing."

Arrest Over a Facebook Rant Brings Trinidad & Tobago's Cybercrime Legislation Into Sharp Focus

Caribbean22 July 2017

"Overbroad content offences are always illegitimate, but are particularly dangerous online, where many people are still in the process of discovering their voice."

Russia's Parliament Went on a Censorship Binge Today

Russia21 July 2017

The Kremlin is cracking down on online anonymity. Again.

Netizen Report: Authorities in China and Indonesia Threaten Whatsapp, Telegram Over Political Content

East Asia20 July 2017

Global Voices Advocacy's Netizen Report offers an international snapshot of challenges, victories, and emerging trends in Internet rights around the world.

Is the Legalisation of Marijuana in Trinidad & Tobago an ‘Idea Whose Time Has Come'?

Caribbean19 July 2017

"The only ones benefiting from keeping marijuana illegal are the drug gangs and they will be forced out of business by legitimate dealers..."

Poles Rally to Defend the Independent Judiciary From Ruling Party's Reforms

Eastern & Central Europe19 July 2017

"Warsaw rally for #democracy and #ruleoflaw in #Poland continues... Candles symbolise hope for freedom and a better future."

The Venezuelan People's Vote of Rebellion

Latin America17 July 2017

"Wherever we may be, Venezuelans just want to vote. Even when we have to organize the elections ourselves. To vote and vote, even if the government denies us the right."

Bangladesh's ICT Act Paved the Way for Hundreds of Lawsuits Over Online Speech

South Asia17 July 2017

There are currently 319 cases being heard in the courts under Bangladesh's notoriously broad ICT Act. Many of them involve lawsuits against journalists.

In Effort to Stop Anti-Korean Hate Speech, Osaka Mayor Wants to Loosen Internet Privacy Laws

East Asia7 July 2017

For more than a decade, Osaka and other communities with large populations of ethnic Korean residents have struggled to deal with far-right organizations that target ethnic Koreans and other minorities.