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Actions by Palestinian and Israeli authorities have suppressed media freedom and freedom of expression in the West Bank and Gaza (WBG) in the last 15 months. This has restricted…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272808
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The regulations add to a body of legislation that has expanded rapidly under President John Magufuli’s administration, creating deep concern over freedom of expression in the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254912
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The arrest is part of a global crackdown on freedom of expression since the Arab uprisings, which has led to unprecedented numbers of journalists, bloggers and cyber activists…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197597
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In November, the court had sentenced Ayari in absentia to three years in prison for defaming army officers and senior officials of the defence ministry. The penalty was reduced to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197914
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The pair’s convictions reflect the risks to freedom of expression across South-east Asia. The lack of durable protection for media in the region is stymieing scrutiny of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238550
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The issue of media independence has become a fraught one under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration, with perceptions rising among journalists and the public that the…
Attacks on India's media.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB225439
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In early March, the Tanzanian High Court ruled in favour of the 2015 Cybercrimes Act, rejecting arguments that it breaks freedom of expression laws. Social media represents a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB218681
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The notice has been widely interpreted as an attack on freedom of expression ahead of a general election campaign in which public gatherings have been banned and the bulk of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256517
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Proposed new legislation on digital copyright.