Friday 5 December 2014

STATEMENT

Hong Kong: Curb excessive police force and uphold protesters' rights

ARTICLE 19 calls for the Hong Kong authorities to curb excessive police force and uphold protesters’ rights to free expression during the current pro-democracy protests. Read more >

UPDATE

Mexico: Further police attacks against journalists, human rights defenders and citizens in Mexico City

The #RompeElMiedo (#BreakTheFear) network has documented that after the #1DMX march ended, forces of the Ministry of Public Security of Mexico City (SSPDF) repeated the pattern of using disproportionate and indiscriminate force against peaceful protesters, passers-by, journalists and human rights defenders. Read more >

Mexico: Online news sites targeted in Puebla, Chiapas and Jalisco. Read more >

LEGAL ANALYSIS

Morocco: Comments on Draft Law No. 31.13 on the Right of Access to Information

The revised Draft Law No 31.13 on the Right of Access to Information represents a serious setback in the progress towards the recognition of the right to information in the Kingdom of Morocco. Read more >

STATEMENT

Kenya: ARTICLE 19 UPR Pre-Session Statement

This statement is delivered by ARTICLE 19 which works to defend and promote the rights of free expression and access to information. We welcome the opportunity to participate in the UPR pre-session. Read more >

More on Freedom of Expression in East Africa:

Ethiopia 2015 elections: an opportunity to change course and increase freedom of expression. Read more >

BLOG

Practice what you preach or preach what you won’t practice

This week, news arose of Iran’s bid for a senior post on a United Nations committee that decides accreditation of non-governmental organizations — the Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations. Read more >