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Kenya: New Security Laws Exploit Terror Threat to Infringe Human Rights
The bill would amend a number of different laws and violate Kenya’s obligation under international human rights law. Worryingly, the Kenyan government is seeking a fast-tracked adoption of the Bill on the back of recent terrorist attacks in the country. Read more >
- Key areas of concern with Security laws (Amendment) Bill. Read More >
STATEMENT
"The Interview" cancellation sets dangerous precedent for censorship
To protest against the attack on freedom of expression that the threats against screenings of
The Interview represents, Secret Cinema is staging a special one off Secret Screening on Sunday 21 December, with all proceeds from the show going to ARTICLE 19.
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Turkey: ARTICLE 19 expresses concern about arrest of journalists
On 14 December, at least 24 people were arrested in police raids on a leading newspaper and TV station in Turkey.
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Indonesia: Press Freedom, Free Expression Still Under Threat
An international delegation visiting Indonesia last week raised concerns about the current state of media freedom in the country, calling on the Widodo administration to take a new approach towards freedom of expression.
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EU trade secrets directive threat to health, environment, free speech and worker mobility
Multi-sectoral NGO coalition calls for greater protections for consumers, journalists, whistleblowers, researchers and workers.
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Russia: Journalists Under Attack – One Year On and Impunity Remains
One year on, insufficient progress has been made with regards to the ten cases examined in the "Journalists Under Attack" report and sadly by and large the situation for the safety of journalists in Russia remains unchanged.
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Tunisia: Draft Decree on the establishment of a Press Council
In ARTICLE 19’s opinion, the Draft Decree presents a sound basis for a model of self-regulation underpinned by law (in this case a Presidential Decree) or a model co-regulation of the press.
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Kenya: Draft Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Bill, 2014
ARTICLE 19 appreciates that the Draft Bill absolves parliamentarians from criminal and civil liability for their speeches in the parliament. However, the analysis also shows a number of shortcomings.
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ARTICLE 19 launches report analysing governmental transparency over São Paulo’s water crisis
ARTICLE 19 Brazil launched a report last week analysing the levels of transparency of the public agencies involved in managing the water crisis in São Paulo.
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Mexico: Five journalists assaulted during the “A Light in the Dark” festival
ARTICLE 19 Mexico documented five assaults on journalists during preparations for the “A Light in the Dark” festival held on Sunday 14 December in Guerrero.
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