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Northern Ireland: Decision not to prosecute in Patricia Devlin threats case shows system is failing to protect press freedom'This PPS decision will strengthen a feeling of impunity among those who already feel emboldened to make threats of violence against journalists.' - Patrick Corrigan
06 Mar 2023 Press release -
Hong Kong: Women’s Day march first authorised protest since 2020 comes amid worsening crackdown03 Mar 2023 Press release -
Myanmar: Shipping companies still transporting aviation fuel despite war crimes - new evidenceRecent shipments have involved companies based in Thailand, India, Japan, Greece, Luxembourg, Singapore and Switzerland
28 Feb 2023 Press release -
Sri Lanka: One person killed and dozens injured after police attack peaceful protestersSri Lanka: One person killed after police attack peaceful protesters
27 Feb 2023 Press release -
Russia: jailed human rights activist missing for a month17 Feb 2023 Press release
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Russia: jailing of journalist Maria Ponomarenko condemned15 Feb 2023 Press release
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India: Raids at BBC offices are an 'affront' to free speechIndia’s tax department raids BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai on pretext of conducting ‘surveys’
14 Feb 2023 Press release -
Saudi Arabia: dramatic escalation in jailings for online dissent in past year14 Feb 2023 Press release
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Cambodia: Government shuts key independent media - a ‘clear warning to critical voices’'This is a blatant attempt to slam the door on what’s left of independent media in the country' - Hana Young
13 Feb 2023 Press release -
North Korea: Costly military parade planned despite hunger and widespread abuses'Anyone deemed to act in a manner that is threatening to Kim Jong-un’s government risks being imprisoned for life or could even face execution' - Boram Jang
07 Feb 2023 Press release -
Iranian diplomats mounting 'denial and misinformation' campaign over protests crackdown06 Feb 2023 Press release
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UK: 'Deeply draconian' Public Order Bill must be rejected by Lords - New BriefingPublic Order Bill must be rejected by Lords - New Briefing
27 Jan 2023 Press release -
USA: Meta must monitor human rights risk of lifting Trump's ban26 Jan 2023 Press release
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Algeria: jailed journalist Ihsane El Kadi should be released17 Jan 2023 Press release
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Israel/OPT: new restrictions on Palestinian flags an attempt to 'legitimise racism'11 Jan 2023 Press release
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Peru: Authorities must end 'unacceptable' violence used against protesters10 Jan 2023 Press release -
Zimbabwe: 'Chilling' violence against political opposition supporters must be investigated immediately
Zimbabwe: Violence against political opposition supporters must be investigated immediately
09 Jan 2023 Press release -
Global: Musk's latest move to suspend journalists' accounts on Twitter is a threat to press freedomPeople’s right to freedom of expression and the freedom to impart information shouldn’t be predicated on whether Musk likes it or not.
16 Dec 2022 Press release -
Indonesia: New law is a ‘significant blow’ to human rightsThe new criminal code bans free speech, limits freedom of assembly and outlaws sex outside marriage
06 Dec 2022 Press release -
Iran: UN resolution to investigate protest crackdown welcomed24 Nov 2022 Press release
