The petition argues that the amendments enable the government to exercise increased formulated controls over civil liberties and propagate censorship. This statement was originally published on ...

The Arab Interior Ministers’ Council is urged to stop its arbitrary extraditions of peaceful dissidents and human rights defenders across the region. This statement was originally published on ...

Uganda's growing use of AI highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive national framework to protect citizens' digital rights. This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 14 February ...

Given Egypt's human rights record, the draft Code could legalise surveillance by granting authorities broad powers to intercept communications and target critics. This statement was originally ...

Authorities continue to discriminate against women, arbitrarily detain children, shut down civic space, and pressure human rights defenders. This statement was originally published on ...

Repression has permeated every sector of society, targeting journalists, civil society actors, women, and even ordinary citizens who express dissenting views. This statement was originally published ...

The woman human rights defender was released along with several people, including social media influencers, imprisoned for their online free expression. This statement was originally published on ...

Renowned Nigerian lawyer, Femi Falana, is seeking US$5M in damages, alleging harm to his reputation over a false ad claiming he had prostatitis. This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on ...

In an interview with CPJ, the exiled journalist spoke about the new Social Communication Law, what fuels his passion for the profession, and how he plans to continue covering Cuba from abroad. This ...

Amid AI-driven shifts in the information landscape, stakeholders at the Lebanese Internet Governance Forum push for modern media laws balancing digital security and free expression. This statement was ...

The final month of 2024 also saw the killing of journalists Cihan Bilgin and Nazım Daştan in northern Syria in an attack by an alleged Turkish drone. This statement was originally published on ...

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance condemns political and industrial interference with rightful free speech and expression. This statement was originally published on meaa.org on 18 February ...