Friday 20 February 2015

STATEMENT

Malaysia: Repeal Section 203A of the Penal Code

ARTICLE 19 is concerned that amendments to create new criminal offences of “disclosing information” in Section 203A of Malaysia’s Penal Code are alarmingly broad. If the provision enters into force, it will threaten freedom of expression and information for all people, entrenching secrecy in public affairs and undermining accountability for wrongdoing. Read more >

SUBMISSION

ARTICLE 19 to UN Watchdog: Online Anonymity and Encryption Must Be Protected

In February 2015, ARTICLE 19 responded to the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression’s call for comments on anonymity and encryption. Read more >

STATEMENT

Sri Lanka: Right to Information Bill requires further improvement

ARTICLE 19 welcomes the new government’s commitment to creating a long awaited right to information law. However the draft requires some improvement and clarification before it is adopted. Read more >

STATEMENT

Denmark: One dead at free speech event in Copenhagen

On Saturday 14th February, a gunman killed one person and injured three at a free speech debate in Copenhagen attended by Swedish cartoonist Lars Vilks. Read more >

UPDATE

Mexico: Reforma newspaper distribution centre attacked

A Reforma newspaper distribution centre located in the Tlalnepantla municipality in Mexico was attacked by gunfire, seriously injuring one of the franchisees. Read more >

BLOG

The Gambia: 50 years of “Independence”, 20 years of oppression and lawlessness: what to celebrate?

Today, The Gambia celebrates the 50th anniversary of its accession to international sovereignty. However, this independence – far from being celebrated in harmony and joy – is held at a time when the country is depressed, divided and clouded by persecutions that have marked the past 20 years of oppression. Read more >