In Brazil, the struggle to have Julieta Hernández's murder recognized as a femicideThe Venezuelan artist was murdered while travelling alone in early 2024. Her family seeks recognition of the gendered nature of the crimeWritten by MigraMundo Translated by Liam Anderson30 January 2025
In Turkey, arrests continue to target opposition mayorsOne mayor is being accused of involvement in a corruption scandal related to public tendersWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva, Nil Yurda30 January 2025
Georgian government continues the purge, setting its sights on universities nextExperts are concerned that underneath the guise of reforms lie politically motivated intentionsWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva, OC Media26 January 2025
In Turkey a fire at a skiing resort hotel once again highlights a history of negligenceShortly after the news hit the public, authorities turned to the usual blame game, with a media gag order leaving citizens in the dark.Written by Arzu Geybullayeva24 January 2025
Bangladesh interim government’s ‘right’ to uninterrupted internet access is a shamThe draft Cyber Security Ordinance 2024 has come under fire due to definitional ambiguity and other concernsWritten by Samaya Anjum24 January 2025
Activist Thai lawyer gets additional years in prison for ‘defaming’ the monarchyHis cumulative prison sentence is now 18 years, 10 months, and 20 daysWritten by Mong Palatino21 January 2025
What lies behind the raid on the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute by the city's national security police?The raid came weeks after police issued an arrest warrant for Chung Kim-wah, the Institute's ex-deputy CEO.Written by Hong Kong Free Press21 January 2025
After decades of campaigning, Jamaicans rejoice over President Biden’s pardon of National Hero Marcus Garvey'A historic moment recognising his legacy in Black empowerment and global impact'Written by Emma Lewis19 January 2025
Integrating Indigenous peoples and local communities (IPLCs) in Nepal's conservation effortsIndigenous Peoples in Nepal are often portrayed as “anti-development” and their voices are less heardWritten by Biswash Chepang19 January 2025
In Azerbaijan authorities remain on track to keep critics silenced and locked upAt least six people have been sentenced to lengthy jail times since December 2024 Written by Arzu Geybullayeva17 January 2025
Families of Hongkongers trapped in Myanmar ‘scam farms’ ask for diplomatic interventionCurrently at least 13 Hongkongers are held captive in MyanmarWritten by Hong Kong Free Press17 January 2025
Can US TikTok refugees find a home in Chinese social media Xiaohongshu?The exchange between people in the US and China is ice-breaking but biased as users are self-censoringWritten by Oiwan Lam16 January 2025
From Russia to the EU: The high stakes of Meta’s content moderation shiftThe solution is to support legacy media rooted in fact-checkingWritten by Daria Dergacheva16 January 2025
Australia is the first nation to ban social media for under-16sLandmark legislation sees the Australian government committed to the novel step of child protection by banning social media for under sixteens.Written by Gayle Pescud10 January 2025
Vietnam strengthens control of internet and civil society through new decreesTech companies are now required to verify users, while strict rules are imposed on associations Written by Mong Palatino7 January 2025
Fifteen times Hong Kong made international headlines in 2024From the introduction of Article 19 to media and entertainment censorshipWritten by Hong Kong Free Press6 January 2025
India's internet shutdown crisis: A growing threat to digital rightsIndia’s internet shutdowns are undermining digital rights, economic development, and the fundamental freedoms of its people.Written by Kanav Narayan Sahgal6 January 2025
A year of elections and digital repression in South Asia: 2024 in focusSeveral governments expanded their control over online spacesWritten by Rezwan2 January 2025