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April 3, 2019 News Release

Singapore: Reject Sweeping ‘Fake News’ Bill

Proposed Law Would Excessively Restrict Online Freedom of Speech

Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong speaks during a press conference following the 33rd ASEAN summit in Singapore, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018.
March 30, 2019 News Release

Mauritania: 2 Bloggers Held for Defamation

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March 22, 2019 Dispatches

Russia Charges Activist for a Facebook Post

Crackdown on Social Media Broadens

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March 19, 2019 News Release

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

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March 14, 2019 News Release

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March 11, 2019 Dispatches

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Sentence Latest in Crackdown on Free Speech in Lebanon

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March 8, 2019 News Release

Indonesia: Prison for WhatsApp Messages

Repeal Criminal Defamation Provisions in Internet Law

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March 4, 2019 News Release

EU: Press Vietnam on Rights Record

Systemic Repression Intensifies Ahead of Dialogue

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February 21, 2019 Letter

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February 21, 2019 News Release

Jordan: ‘Fake News’ Amendments Need Revision

Eliminate Criminal Penalties for Online Defamation

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Internet Under Attack in Russia

Concerns Over Government’s Increased Control of Online Speech

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