The Zambian government’s decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the ...

Who determines what counts as false information, and whether jailing someone for sharing it is a proportionate punitive ...

Before being imprisoned for 20 years, Jimmy Lai founded Hong Kong's largest pro-democracy newspaper. His son said the award shows that those who fight for the freedom of others "are never alone." ...

Media freedom in Bangladesh continues to face crises and challenges, according to Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK). The human rights ...

A bill before Uganda ’s Parliament that proposes sweeping controls over “foreign funding” and political activity threatens ...

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In recent years, the concept of “transnational repression” has become central to discussions about the safety of political ...

A free, independent and responsible media is essential for democracy, human rights and state accountability, said Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK). The organisation made the remarks ahead of World Press ...

The Zambian government’s decision to postpone RightsCon 2026, effectively canceling the summit, raises concerns about the authorities’ commitment to free expression and assembly and about possible ...

The local government watchdog’s suspension of a DUP councillor over remarks about LGBTQIA activists is “a clear breach” of ...

Academics and practitioners discuss Gaza's humanitarian crisis and shrinking space for debate in Australian universities.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said that with the overwhelming victory of the BNP in the last general election, the people ...