Tag: freedom of expression

As India proudly marks 75 years of independence, PEN America shines a spotlight on the essential role that free expression ...

Shahidul Alam, the celebrated Bangladeshi photographer and activist, has made headlines by returning his honorary doctorate from a UK university ...

Iranian authorities are intensifying their crackdown on women’s rights activists, employing arbitrary arrests, flogging, and even the death penalty, according ...

Turkmenistan has ramped up its assault on press freedom, with Reporters sans frontières shedding light on the alarming plight of ...

The United States has once again affirmed its dedication to human rights, calling on Bangladesh to align with international standards. ...

In exploring the feelings of Myanmar's Rohingya refugees towards Aung San Suu Kyi, a wave of disappointment emerges. Many see ...

In a shocking turn of events, Human Rights Watch reveals that Turkmenistan has forcibly hospitalized a leading human rights defender. ...

Azerbaijani authorities are under fire as activists raise alarms about the criminal cases targeting exiled bloggers, warning that these actions ...

In the "World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Bahrain," Human Rights Watch sheds light on a grim reality, revealing persistent ...

Human Rights Watch raises a red flag over Armenia's proposed surveillance bill, highlighting serious threats to civil liberties. Detractors contend ...

Bangladesh has firmly denounced Tulsi Gabbard's remarks about the persecution of minorities within its borders. Officials have labeled her statements ...

In its "World Report 2025," Human Rights Watch sheds light on pressing human rights issues in Sri Lanka, drawing attention ...

In Bahrain, a disturbing trend is emerging as children are being taken from their classrooms and locked away in prisons. ...

Azerbaijani opposition activist Tofig Yagublu has been handed a sentence that Amnesty International has labeled a "sham trial." This verdict ...

Amnesty International has fiercely criticized Brunei Darussalam's adoption of brutal 'preventive' stoning and amputation laws, describing them as both heartless ...

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has made an urgent appeal to the Houthi group, demanding the immediate release of ...

Amnesty International has fiercely denounced Indonesia's shocking practice of flogging gay men, labeling it a serious breach of human rights. ...

Scottish activist Jagtar Singh Johal has endured seven long years behind bars in India, facing accusations of political violence. His ...

In Uzbekistan's relentless campaign against personal expression, an Olympic champion and a beloved singer have found themselves in the crosshairs ...

Amnesty International's reports shed light on pressing human rights issues in Kuwait, where the freedoms of expression, assembly, and political ...