Tag: Freedom of Expression
China tightens regulation of online comments
People who have been "seriously discredited" by their messages "will be placed on a blacklist"
Inclusion of articles curtailing freedoms in Indonesia’s new Criminal Code hit
APHR said the new Code includes “problematic articles that could unduly restrict the right to freedom of religion or belief"
Singapore passes law against ‘harmful’ social media content
The law tightens regulation of social media in the city-state, where rights groups have accused the government of stifling free expression
Tibetan writer given 10-year prison term in secret trial
The writer has been described as an “open-minded individual who advocates the preservation of Tibetan language, religion and culture”
Filipinos say it is ‘dangerous to print or broadcast’ anything against...
At least 28% of the respondents are undecided, and 25% disagree with the statement in the survey done by SWS
Iron curtain falls on Hong Kong cinema as censors demand cuts
In June, authorities announced all films would now be scrutinized for "national security" breaches
Hong Kong police order Tiananmen vigil group to delete websites
The Hong Kong Alliance is the latest opposition group to be targeted by a sweeping national security law
‘Big Tech’ censorship of religion is real and deserves an effective...
The power of major internet companies over public life is a particular threat to religious groups that focus on controversial issues
China’s WeChat suspends new user registrations amid tech crackdown
Online sources indicated that several other Chinese apps are also pausing new registrations
China’s WeChat deletes dozens of LGBTQ+ student, NGO accounts
Screenshots of notices sent to the holders of the deleted accounts said they had broken laws and regulations governing online content
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