Freedom of expression must be at the core of future global development, Milana Knezevic writes
Global development: “A matter of human rights”
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Milana Knezevic
Milana Knezevic is the Assistant Editor, Online and News of Index on Censorship
September–a deadly month for Mexican journalists
Four Mexican journalists were killed within a year of each other from 2008 to 2011, each in the month of September
ECHR rules in favour of Italian journalist
The Court ruled defamation conviction was in violation of the right to freedom of expression
The “yid” debate: When is an offensive word not offensive?
Index Chair and Times columnist David Aaronovitch, and writer and broadcaster David Baddiel yesterday went head to head over the Football Association's recent ban on the word “yid”. The FA last week stated that “yid”, a derogatory term against...
Egypt’s government reportedly shopping for PR firm
It appears General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his men are now looking for some outside help to polish up their image as protectors of the state. Milana Knezevic offers some suggestions for firms not squeamish about working with regimes with questionable human rights records.
Qatar students petition to ban books
A group of students at the University of Qatar have started a petition to remove “inappropriate” books from the university library.
Harvard study: Actions speak louder than words in China’s censorship machine
A new Harvard study for the first time provides an inside look at the complex system of Chinese social media censorship. The report confirms a little-known theory: while messages referencing direct political action are banned, criticism of the communist leadership is often allowed. Milana Knezevic writes
Report finds challenges to digital freedom in Palestine
The internet is a vital platform for Palestinians to express themselves, but web access and targeting of social media users, bloggers and journalists remain big challenges, Milana Knezevic writes.
Bloodhound Gang under fire for desecration of Russian flag
A criminal case has been opened against American band the Bloodhound Gang in Russia, after bassist Jared Hannegan shoved a Russian flag down his trousers at a concert in Ukraine. Russian Investigative Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin said: "A...
Seven politicians who take themselves way too seriously
After news agency AFP attempted to retract an unflattering photo of Francois Hollande, we look at politicians who have tried to censor images that make them look a bit silly
UK Gagging Bill: who said what
Your guide to the heated debate surrounding the controversial lobbying bill that could cap charity spending
Slovak lawyers demand apology for being depicted as pigs
The Slovak Bar Association has demanded an apology for a political cartoon depicting them as pigs, saying it is defamatory and dangerous. The cartoon shows a newly qualified lawyer receiving his diploma from another lawyer, both depicted as pigs,...