Journalists Natallia Semianovich, Mikita Piatrouski, Ruslan Raviaka, and Liudmila Zeliankova were convicted of "facilitation of extremist activity". All four worked for news outlet "BAR24", having ...

Amid mounting criticism over executions and repression, rights groups press US officials to make human rights central to the Saudi crown prince's visit and secure the release of detainees. This ...

AI's trajectory in African countries is being shaped by the interplay of democratic strength, economic capacity, governance structures, and the exclusionary design of current AI systems. This ...

Journalist Parami Nilepthi Ranasinghe was ordered to stop reporting for Sri Lanka's national television Rupavahini, after the president's office informed the network that she criticized the government ...

For journalists, writers, and creators who rely on having an online presence to make a living and make their voices heard, the situation is even worse - especially if they belong to groups already ...

Mexico was the first recorded government client and most prolific user of the Pegasus spyware, but ambitions in the use of AI have outpaced the development of legislative tools and standards. Though ...

A controversial court decision has dissolved Jordan’s Teachers’ Syndicate - the country’s largest independent trade union - and its board members have been imprisoned. This statement was originally ...

Journalists covering opposition politicians are prone to constant and brutal attacks by Ugandan authorities who are clamping down hard on President Museveni's political rivals. This statement was ...

Your State has committed to ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms. This is what the Sustainable Development Goal 16.10 affirms. Is your government meeting its commitment ...

The first thing worth noting is that, while called 'procedures', these are, in fact, people. The second thing worth noting is what makes them special. This group of independent experts monitor and ...

The senate bill criminalises the publication of 'false content' and imposes harsh penalties. This statement was originally published on cmfr-phil.org on 19 July 2019. IF PASSED INTO LAW, Senate Bill ...

From blackouts to legislation, from fact-checking to education, Mong Palatino scrutinises some of the most popular responses to the problem of disinformation in his region. This is part of a series ...