The country is still divided over the dictator’s legacy, as violence over the weekend shows
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“An attack on encryption unprecedented in any democracy”
The Online Safety Bill returns to the House of Commons for the first time in eight months on 11 September. This is the last chance the Government has to follow up words with actions
Vladimir Kara-Murza: ‘Putin has elevated his status’
As the Russian dissident turns 42 today in jail with a 25-year prison sentence ahead of him, it’s important the world knows his name
Online Safety Bill loophole opens door to unprecedented investigatory powers
On 11 September, the House of Commons will review the Online Safety Bill for the first time in nine months
Zimbabwe’s ‘crocodile’ crushes dissent ahead of Wednesday elections
Human rights have been under attack since President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power
The day the music died
When Kabul fell to the Taliban two years ago today, musicians were among the first to experience repression
“They simply do not care about us”
A male-dominant political sphere contributes to a toxic environment for women in Nigeria. Some are speaking up, but the barriers are high
Is X really a bastion of free expression?
The Center for Countering Digital Hate says the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, is not doing enough to tackle online hate
All lose out when books are banned
We should be celebrating books that seek to challenge our world view, not banning them
Report: At what cost? Chinese funding and academic freedom in Europe
Read our publication on Chinese funding and academic freedom in Europe as part of our #BannedByBeijing campaign