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It’s been quite the year for freedom of expression

We’ve seen severe violations by repressive governments – but we’ve also seen remarkable acts of defiance by political activists, journalists and protesters

Pakistan faces increasing internet censorship

by Anmol Irfan | 19 Dec 24

Internet shutdowns are nothing new in the country, but authorities appear to be using them as a form of control now more than ever

Book censorship is rife on Amazon.com, according to a report from The Citizen Lab

by Katie Dancey-Downs | 17 Dec 24

The research laboratory has identified that books with LGBTQ+ and religious themes are being restricted for sale online in the Middle East

Will Syria’s future leaders restore human rights for all?

by Sarah Dawood | 13 Dec 24

Bashar al-Assad’s government was toppled by Syrian rebels this week, bringing the dictator’s 24-year-reign to a close

Decolonisation in name only: Sedition and free expression in India

by Index on Censorship | 11 Dec 24

As Mohammed Zubair’s case shows, the “world’s largest democracy” is still holding on to outdated and repressive laws that class journalism as a threat

Hanna Komar explores the trauma of oppression through her new play

by Georgia Beeston | 11 Dec 24

The Belarusian poet wrote Body in Progress to expose how persecution has a profound impact on the body and mind

Media regulator fails to properly protect freedom of expression in online safety draft guidance

by Index on Censorship | 10 Dec 24

Index on Censorship criticises Ofcom’s inadequate ‘passing references’ to users’ privacy rights and warns of legal battles if draft guidance on encryption is not updated