Tag: censorship

North Korean authorities have executed three men for attempting to flee the country by boat to South Korea, Radio Free ...

Vietnam has announced the closure of several state-run television channels as part of a government cost-cutting initiative. This move, aimed ...

Brunei faces significant restrictions on media and internet freedom, as highlighted by the Civicus Monitor. The government enforces strict controls ...

Malaysia is set to advance legislation aimed at tightening media restrictions, raising concerns over press freedom. The proposed law seeks ...

A recent critique highlights that the BBC's coverage in Lebanon may be inadvertently amplifying Hezbollah's narrative, leading to concerns about ...

Turkmenistan has intensified its crackdown on press freedom, with Reporters sans frontières highlighting the dire situation for the nation's remaining ...

Human Rights Watch reports that Turkmenistan has forcibly hospitalized a prominent human rights defender, raising concerns over state repression. The ...

Azerbaijan has suspended the operations of local BBC News services, citing regulatory non-compliance. This move adds to growing concerns over ...

In the "Freedom on the Net 2024" report by Freedom House, Kazakhstan faces ongoing challenges to digital freedoms. While internet ...

Recent violence in India has been linked to a controversial Bollywood film, prompting widespread unrest. Critics argue that the film's ...

Elon Musk's X has filed a legal challenge against the Indian government's recent information blocking orders. The petition highlights concerns ...

Bahrain’s "Freedom on the Net 2024" report by Freedom House highlights ongoing restrictions on digital rights, including censorship of dissenting ...

Azerbaijan’s women journalists face increasing peril as they navigate a murky landscape of repression. Human Rights Watch highlights alarming reports ...

In Vietnam, climate defenders face increasing repression as authorities silence activists advocating for environmental protection. The crackdown raises concerns over ...

Turkmen authorities are intensifying efforts to curb a new initiative that grants citizens unrestricted access to the internet. This move ...

In a chilling account of life under North Korea's intensified repression during the Covid era, escapees reveal a landscape marked ...

Iranian singer Mehdi Yarrahi has reportedly received a sentence of 74 lashes, according to his lawyer. This severe punishment has ...

According to activists, no Central Asian countries are truly "free," highlighting ongoing issues with political repression and limited civil liberties. ...

Azerbaijani authorities have arrested two more journalists linked to the Meydan TV case, heightening concerns over press freedom in the ...

Authorities have obstructed family visits to ethnic Mongolian dissident Hada, according to reports from Radio Free Asia. This action underscores ...