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March 30, 2019 News Release

Mauritania: 2 Bloggers Held for Defamation

Both Wrote About Alleged Corruption Scheme

Abderrahmane Weddady and Cheikh Ould Jiddou.
March 29, 2019 Dispatches

Burundi Tightens Screws on Media Freedom

Government Bans Communication with BBC, VOA

Burundi’s President Pierre Nkurunziza arrives for celebrations to mark Burundi’s 55th anniversary of independence at the Prince Louis Rwagasore stadium in Bujumbura, Burundi, July 1, 2017.
March 27, 2019 Letter

Joint Letter to the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile

March 26, 2019 Dispatches

Indonesian University Censors Lesbian Love Story

Officials Shut Down Student News Website Over Story ‘Promoting Homosexuality’

The newsroom of student website Suara USU at the North Sumatra University in Medan, which is facing closure. University President Runtung Sitepu ordered the newsroom to be shut down and the office to be vacated in 48 hours on March 27, 2019 after the webs
March 19, 2019 News Release

Thailand: Structural Flaws Subvert Election

Stacked Senate, Media Restrictions, Repressive Laws Undermine Right to Vote

Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks during a press conference about government's achievements at Government House in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.
March 11, 2019 Dispatches

Thai Lawyer’s ‘Disappearance’ Unsolved 15 Years On

Still No Justice for Somchai Neelapaijit and Other Victims

A sketch of Somchai Neelapaijit.
March 11, 2019 Dispatches

Military Tribunal Sentences Journalist for Criticizing Lebanese Security Agency

Sentence Latest in Crackdown on Free Speech in Lebanon

Al-Jadeed TV correspondent Adam Chamseddine, Sept. 26, 2018. (The Daily Star/Hasan Shaaban)
March 8, 2019 News Release

US Harassing Journalists, Lawyers, Activists at Border

Congressional Investigation Needed

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March 8, 2019 Letter

Human Rights Watch Urges Congress to Investigate Border Incidents Involving Attorneys, Journalists, and Human Rights Defenders

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March 6, 2019 Dispatches

Tanzania Authorities Cite Bias in Banning of Major English Newspaper

Suspension of The Citizen Latest in Series of Attacks on Freedom of Expression

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March 4, 2019 Commentary

Why Some Chinese Immigrants Living in Canada Live in Silent Fear

China: One Belt, One Road, Lots of Obligations PHOTO
March 4, 2019 News Release

EU: Press Vietnam on Rights Record

Systemic Repression Intensifies Ahead of Dialogue

Twenty-five political prisoners currently locked up for exercising basic rights. (c) 2018 Private
February 15, 2019 News Release

Tunisia: Citizens Testing Right-to-Information Law

Law’s Reach Depends on Enforcement

The standard form for filing a request for information under Tunisia’s 2016 “Right to Access Information Law” (Law No. 2016-22).
February 13, 2019 News Release

Thailand: Lift Ban on Outspoken TV Station

End Restrictions on Media, Free Expression Before Elections

Thai authorities suspend broadcasting of the outspoken Voice TV for criticizing the ruling military junta.
February 13, 2019 Dispatches

Politically Motivated Arrest of Philippine Journalist

Criminal Libel Case is Latest Attack on Maria Ressa, Rappler

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