STATEMENT
Pakistan: New Cybercrime Bill Threatens the Rights to Privacy and Free Expression
We are seriously concerned by the proposed Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PEC) Bill in Pakistan. The bill introduces a series of new provisions that pose a grave risk to freedom of expression and privacy in Pakistan. We urge members of the Senate of Pakistan to take a stand against the bill and call on the Pakistani legislature to ensure that any new cyber crime legislation is fully compliant with international human rights standards. Read more >STATEMENT
Iran: ARTICLE 19 calls for the immediate release of Mostafa Azizi
We call for the immediate release of Iranian-Canadian television producer and author, Mostafa Azizi. "Mostafa Azizi’s continued detention for peacefully expressing his opinion on social media is a clear violation of his right to free expression" said Thomas Hughes, Executive Director of ARTICLE 19. “Azizi’s prolonged solitary confinement, whilst suffering from deteriorating health, as well as fair trial concerns, is deeply troubling and exemplifies the Iranian authorities’ unjust and arbitrary repression of online dialogue.”
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STATEMENT
Azerbaijan: Rasul Jafarov’s Conviction, the latest human rights violation
We joined members of the Sport for Rights coalition to resolutely condemn last week's sentencing of Rasul Jafarov, a prominent Azerbaijani human rights defender, to six and a half years in prison on politically motivated charges. The coalition calls for his immediate release.
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Kenya: Statement on the attack on journalists in Tana River County
We are gravely concerned at reports that two journalists were assaulted by General Service Unit (GSU) officers at Bombi, Galana Ranch in Tana River County on 18th April, 2015.
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