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UN human rights expert Kaye warns about EU copyright directive Article 13

UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Opinion and Expression, David Kaye, speaking about the controversial proposed Article 13 of the European Union Copyright Directive, said 'Europe has a responsibility to modernise its copyright law to address ...

Social media shut down in Sri Lanka

Social media such as Facebook, and messaging services such as WhatsApp and Viber were blocked in Sri Lanka, following incidents of communal violence in the city of Kandy,  where the government imposed a State of Emergency (SoE). The government c...

China blocks online accounts of Hong Kong's South China Morning Post

China has blocked the accounts of Hong Kong's biggest English-language daily newspaper -the South China Morning Post. The newspaper recently reported about the disappearance of five Hong Kong booksellers who sold books about Chinese leaders, and wrot...

Russia to slow down access to Twitter

The Russian government announced that it is slowing access to Twitter, given the platform's failure to remove illegal content. Russia's telecommunications regulator already started to reduce the speed at which Twitter webpage loaded for users in the ...

OSCE to explore AI impact on freedom of expression

On 10 March 2020, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) hosted a roundtable on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on freedom of expression, organised by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of Media. Participants explo...

BBC resuming operation in Russia

BBC News journalists in Russia have resumed their English-language broadcasts, previously halted due to a new law that criminalises fake news. The BBC stated: 'We will tell this crucial part of the story independently and impartially, adhering t...

Fighting online gender-based violence supports freedom of expression

Ensuring an Internet free from gender-based violence enhances freedom of expression, as it allows women to fully participate in all areas of life and is integral to women's empowerment', according to Dubravka Simonovic, UN Special Rapporteur on viole...

Privacy vs Freedom of Expression goes to court in the USA

The court case involving Hulk Hogan and Bubba the Love Sponge, taking place in Florida, USA this week, is much more serious than it appears at first sight. In 'The Hulk Hogan trial that could redefine freedom of expression on the internet, ...

Journalist safety platform of the Council of Europe issues an annual report on press freedom

Award rescinded for criticism of US president

Finnish investigative reporter Jessikka Aro's International Women of Courage Award was rescinded, allegedly because of her criticism of US President Trump on social media. Aro was notified of the award for her achievements as a journalist on 12th Feb...

UN urges Turkey to respect freedom of expression

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on called on Turkey to respect freedom of expression after the country's top-selling newspaper was taken over by the state, noting that critical voices should be permitted to flourish, a U.N. spokesman sai...

Fake news law passed in Russia

As previously announced, the Russian president has signed a law punishing anyone who knowingly spreads fake news with up to 15 years in prison, effective 5 March.  The law will impose penalties on anyone who tries to discredit the Russian Armed ...