Freedom of expression

Jane Fonda Ignites a Movement, Rallying Hundreds to Revive a McCarthy-Era Committee to Defend Free Speech
Clockwise from top left: Jane Fonda, John Legend, Ben Stiller, Whoopi Goldberg, Billie Eilish, and Spike Lee. Neilson Barnard; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording...

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International News
2 weeks ago2 weeks ago

Clockwise from top left: Jane Fonda, John Legend, Ben Stiller, Whoopi Goldberg, Billie Eilish, and Spike Lee. Neilson Barnard; Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for The Recording Academy; David Livingston; Dia Dipasupil; Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld; Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Neilson Barnard; Neilson...

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Afghanistan’s Internet Blackout: Uncovering the Impact So Far | Censorship News
Afghanistan is currently experiencing a comprehensive telecommunications blackout, enforced by the Taliban as part of their campaign against what they term “immoral activities.” According to...

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International News
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Afghanistan is currently experiencing a comprehensive telecommunications blackout, enforced by the Taliban as part of their campaign against what they term “immoral activities.” According to Netblocks, an international internet monitoring organization, several Afghan networks were disconnected on Monday, with telephone services also severely restricted. This has culminated in what Netblocks describes as a “complete internet...

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Marc Maron and Human Rights Watch Slam Riyadh Comedy Festival: What’s Behind the Controversy?
Marc Maron, excluded from the Riyadh Comedy Festival lineup, has openly condemned the event, citing Saudi Arabia’s troubling human rights violations. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/Getty Images...

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International News
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Marc Maron, excluded from the Riyadh Comedy Festival lineup, has openly condemned the event, citing Saudi Arabia’s troubling human rights violations. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/Getty Images North America While Saudi Arabia is rarely associated with the comedy scene, its capital city Riyadh is currently hosting the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival through October 9, featuring a roster...

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Russia’s Crackdown on ‘Foreign Agent’ Books Marks a New Era of Censorship
Boris Akunin stands as one of Russia’s most acclaimed writers, renowned for his historical detective series featuring Erast Fandorin, which has been transformed into both...

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International News
3 weeks ago3 weeks ago

Boris Akunin stands as one of Russia’s most acclaimed writers, renowned for his historical detective series featuring Erast Fandorin, which has been transformed into both films and television miniseries. Despite his literary success, Akunin has been labeled a “foreign agent” by Russian authorities, marking him as an adversary of the state. Born Grigory Chkhartishvili, Akunin...

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IPI Sounds the Alarm on Escalating Media Repression in Nigeria
The International Press Institute (IPI), a worldwide organization dedicated to safeguarding press freedom and ensuring the uninhibited flow of information, has voiced serious concerns regarding...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The International Press Institute (IPI), a worldwide organization dedicated to safeguarding press freedom and ensuring the uninhibited flow of information, has voiced serious concerns regarding recent incidents of media suppression in Nigeria. At a special dinner held in Abuja on Saturday, Mr. Musikilu Mojeed, President of IPI Nigeria, highlighted these issues while honoring Hajia Hadiza...

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Security Agencies Accused of Disrupting Odenigbo Lecture: A Bold Challenge to Free Speech
The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has urged the Imo State government and security agencies to identify and hold accountable those behind the recent protests targeting...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri has urged the Imo State government and security agencies to identify and hold accountable those behind the recent protests targeting El-Rufai and Obi during the Odenigbo lecture held last Saturday. In a statement released yesterday and signed by the Archdiocesan chancellor and secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Mbarah, titled “Clarifying...

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Atiku warns against ‘coordinated assault’ on dissenting voices
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over what he described as a “coordinated...

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Politics Today
1 month ago1 month ago

Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over what he described as a “coordinated and dangerous assault on dissenting voices” in Nigeria. Atiku’s remarks followed recent incidents, including the police summons of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and leaders of the African Democratic...

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