First victims of anti-LGBTQ+ law in Russia are trans persons and booksFilms and TV series are also actively censoredWritten by Daria Dergacheva31 January 2023
Social networks make civil society voices heard in TogoTogolese citizens have a strong online presence in their countryWritten by Jean Sovon Translated by Jean Sovon, Laura30 January 2023
There are almost 1,500 political prisoners in BelarusNGO Viasna published a report about 2022 human rights situation Written by Daria Dergacheva30 January 2023
State-affiliated actors launch smear campaign against Hungarian investigative nonprofit ÁtlátszóMajority of influential media outlets in Hungary are under government controlWritten by Atlatszo.hu27 January 2023
Bollywood’s ‘Faraaz’ raises questions about trauma exploitation in artDebate over a Bollywood movie gripped both India and BangladeshWritten by পান্থ রহমান রেজা (Pantha) Translated by Rezwan27 January 2023
Undertones in Myanmar: Junta, Buddhism, YouthHow is Myanmar's Junta justifying their power grab?Written by Civic Media Observatory26 January 2023
May 14 will determine the future of TurkeyThe vote is being framed as a choice between democracy and autocracyWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva25 January 2023
“I will forever be the enemy of the Russian regime” says TikToker in MoldovaTikToker Nekoglai promised to donate USD 100,000 to buy drones for the Ukrainian armyWritten by Daria Dergacheva20 January 2023
President Bukele harasses independent journalists on Twitter in El SalvadorWomen journalists are also at riskWritten by Jose Luis Benitez20 January 2023
Saudi Arabia: Call for release of two Saudi WikipediansHuman rights organizations call for the release of Saudi WikipediansWritten by Advox18 January 2023
Thailand’s new ministerial decree could further suppress free speech onlineService providers have 24 hours to comply with takedown ordersWritten by Mong Palatino13 January 2023
BBC Bangla issues its final broadcast after 81 yearsThe broadcaster will pivot to digital news and contentWritten by পান্থ রহমান রেজা (Pantha) Translated by Rezwan12 January 2023
Bolsonaro supporters attempt coup, storming Brazil's three powers headquartersThe Presidential, National Congress, and the Supreme Court buildings were attackedWritten by Global Voices Brazil12 January 2023
Undertones in India: Going undercover in Hindu supremacy networksWhat are the most popular narratives in India?Written by Civic Media Observatory11 January 2023
Rights organization OVD-Info gives an overview of repression in Russia in 2022Human rights organization OVD-Info collected the main figures on Russian political repressions in 2022Written by Guest Contributor11 January 2023
Bolsonaro kept religious element in public appearances, amidst protests and the end of this termThe 2022 Brazilian election was marked by the use of religion in politicsWritten by Daniela Rebello10 January 2023
Saudi Arabia: Government agents infiltrate Wikipedia, sentence independent admins to prisonSaudi Arabia jailed Wikipedia contributor Osama Khaled for 32 years.Written by SMEX10 January 2023
Kosovo: Six attacks against journalists in December following escalating tensionsAll six incidents occurred in Serb-majority municipalities in the north of KosovoWritten by Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe6 January 2023
Undertones in Russia: War, Propaganda, the WestThe most popular Russian narrativesWritten by Civic Media Observatory3 January 2023