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Free Expression Digest: Tues., August 4
DHS admits cybersecurity bill raises privacy concerns, judge strikes down Idaho "ag-gag" law, German officials suspend treason inquiry of bloggers, and more... More
Murder of Mexican Journalist Indicates Failure to Provide Most Basic Protections
The murder of photographer Ruben Espinosa in Mexico City on Friday indicates a failure to provide even the most basic protections for journalists. More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., July 31
Germany investigates news websites for treason over surveillance story, UK reverses decision, grants Ai Weiwei 6-month visa, and more... More
Free Expression Digest: Thurs., July 30
Egypt delays verdict for three Al-Jazeera journalists, Khadija Ismayilova wins prestigious award, UK denies long-term visa for Ai Weiwei, and more... More
Free Expression Digest: Weds., July 29
Gao Yu's health deteriorates, Taiwanese journalists arrested, Moroccan satirist Ali Lmrabet's passport renewed, and more... More
Free Expression Digest: Tues., July 28
Burundi election wasn't "inclusive, free, credible"; Mohamed Fahmy describes his experiences ahead of upcoming verdict; NSA surveillance update, and more... More
CISA: Spying By Any Other Name
A new cybersecurity bill making its way through Congress could allow government agencies to access large amounts of your private data without due process. More
Free Expression Digest: Mon., July 27
Khadija has day in court, DHS monitors Black Lives Matter, Mohamed Fahmy awaits trial decision, and more... More
Free Expression Digest: Fri., July 24
France approves 'Big Brother' surveillance powers, Khadija Ismayilova's trial begins in Azerbaijan, Malaysia suspends 2 newspapers, and more... More
Iran: Blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki Must Not be Returned to Prison
Blogger Hossein Ronaghi Maleki was ordered to return to prison immediately on 29 June 2015. More