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December 19, 2023 News Release

Tunisia: Cybercrime Decree Used Against Critics

First Two Prison Sentences Under Tool Used to Stifle Free Speech

The Tunisian Journalists Union (SNJT) protests against the sentencing of journalist Khalifa Guesmi to five years in prison in Tunis, Tunisia, May 18, 2023.
December 15, 2023 News Release

Hong Kong: Free Pro-Democracy Publisher Jimmy Lai

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November 19, 2023 News Release

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November 8, 2023 News Release

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Philippine Journalist Shot Dead Live on Air

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