Tag: independent media
Egypt: Rights groups condemn latest blocking of news websites
Human rights organizations condemn the blocking of Soulta 4 and Masr 360 websites and call on the Egyptian authorities to guarantee freedom of the press
FAQ: how the EU plans to protect media freedom
Freedom of the press is under threat. In this FAQ, we analyse the EU’s latest proposal for a European Media Freedom Act, which aims to safeguard media freedom, independence and plurality.
The continued blocking of Al-Manassa and dozens of news websites in Egypt must stop
Civil society is urging the Egyptian authorities to immediately stop blocking Al-Manassa and other news websites in the country.
New Digital Security Act in Bangladesh deepens threats to free expression
Bangladesh’s Parliament passed the new Digital Security Act with the intention of ensuring national digital security and preventing and prosecuting digital offenses, but in practice it poses significant threats to free expression.
Community voices: Ahmad Primo combats false news and disinformation coming out of Syria
Six weeks away from RightsCon, we highlight the vital work that our community members are doing to defend and extend human rights in the digital age.