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Kenya: Reporter released, but concerns remain over arrest
ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned over the recent detention of Nation Media Group parliamentary affairs correspondent, John Ngarichu, regarding his investigation of alleged corruption in the Interior Ministry. Read more | Read the report: Silenced and Intimidated - Attacks on Freedom of Expression in KenyaSUBMISSION
ACHPR: National law must protect Freedom of Expression
During the 57th Session of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights, ARTICLE 19 read a statement, following the presentation of Commissioner Pansy Tlakula's report on freedom of expression and access to information.
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Malaysia: Zunar challenges Sedition charges as unconstitutional
The Malaysian cartoonist spoke to ARTICLE 19 about his 9 Sedition charges, politics, humour, and Malaysia's protest culture.
Read the update on Zunar's Case |
Read ARTICLE 19's Interview with Zunar |
Record-Breaker on Trial: Who is Zunar? |
Zunar draws an exclusive cartoon for ARTICLE 19 - watch the videoUPDATE
Egypt: Military arrest of Hossam Baghat is a clear attack on journalistic freedom
The investigative journalist and founder of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights was summoned by intelligence services, then interrogated for 9 hours.
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Myanmar: Future government must usher in new era for Human Rights and Free Speech
ARTICLE 19 encourages the incoming government to uphold and respect human rights in Myanmar, and to promote and defend freedom of expression, including the right to protest, media freedoms, and online rights.
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ARTICLE 19 at the Internet Governance Forum
We will have representatives from Brazil, Kenya, Tunisia and London attending the IGF, aiming to raise awareness of violations of freedom of expression and privacy online worldwide.
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Iran: Reports of an intensifying crackdown
Over the last week, unsettling reports have emerged of the arrests of journalists, activists and cultural figures. It is reported that at least 5 journalists have been arrested by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ Intelligence Unit. The exact number has yet to be confirmed.
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Iran: Exiled but not Silenced
I sat in a dimly lit cafe in central Berlin— a famous meeting spot for refugees in the city— and listened to a young Iranian human rights activist, feminist, and lawyer.
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