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Bangladesh: Social Media Platform Blocking Signals Further Free Expression Degradation
The blocking of access to Facebook, Viber, Whatsapp, and other similar services in Bangladesh indicates a further degradation of free expression in a country that has seen increased violent… More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., December 14
Burkina Faso jails 3 in journalist's murder, Blogger Raif Badawi on hunger strike, China prepares to gag free speech champion. More
PEN Testimony at Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission Briefing on Bangladesh
Our director of Free Expression Programs, Karin Deutsch Karlekar, presented testimony to bring attention to the targeted killings of bloggers and publishers in Bangladesh. More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., December 10
Radio host killed in Brazil, Fugitive South Korean activist surrenders, Kenya aims to expose rogue journalists. More
December Featured Cases: Writers at the Forefront of Exposing Corruption
During the month of December, we highlight three writers who have courageously used their right to free expression to break the chain of corruption in their countries. More
Free Expression Digest: Wed., December 9
Azerbaijani activist Leyla Yunus freed, South American hackers target journalists, Kazakh state TV reporter quits job. More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., December 8
Egypt extends jailing of critical journalist, Vietnamese rights campaigner badly beaten, VICE reporter's detention passes 100 days. More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., December 7
Azerbaijan urged to free investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova, France looks to block public Wi-Fi, South Korean government reacts to foreign coverage. More
One Year On: Khadija Ismayilova’s Unjust Arrest and Sham Trial
December 5 marks one year since Azeri investigative journalist Khadija Ismayilova's arrest. The unjust sentence of 7.5 years in prison handed down to her was confirmed and upheld at… More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., December 3
U.S. journalist Jason Rezaian in 'immediate danger', Libel victory shocks journalists in Croatia, China & U.S. reach cyber crime agreement. More
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