The Art of Transition Symposium in Yangon was a significant event in the unfolding drive towards democracy in Burma, providing a public platform to discuss how changing political and social conditions are affecting artistic freedoms.
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Brazil: Death of journalist covering protests prompts uproar
The death of Santiago Andrade on 10 February, a cameraman for Brazil’s Bandeirantes Network, from injuries suffered while filming a Rio de Janeiro transport price protest has shocked the country, writes Simone Marques
Kenya: Coverage of Kenyatta ICC case could be stifled by repressive media laws
While testing Kenya’s eagerness to confront the legacy of 2007 these cases offer up a further test; the ability of Kenya’s media institutions, journalists and citizens to freely interrogate the proceedings. Nik Williams reports
Delhi High Court champions a SLAPP suit
Court’s gag order in sexual harassment case is an assault on freedom of the press, says Saurav Datta
Iraqi newspaper bombed after Ayatollah caricature
Al-Sabah Al-Jadeed has fought for its independence for 10 years. It needs solidarity now more than ever, says Anneke van Ammelrooy
Tunisia: The long road to reform is far from over
Tunisia made a major stride by adopting a new constitution. However, the long road to reform is far from over as the authorities should amend or abolish all repressive laws of the dictatorship era. Afef Abrougui reports
Five things banned from university campuses
The banning of a poster depicting the Flying Spaghetti Monster as God is the latest attempt by UK student unions to crack-down on the free speech of students
South Koreans prosecuted for “praising North Korea”
Last year saw 103 people — the highest number in a decade — charged under the controversial National Security Law, labelled “seriously problematic for the exercise of freedom of expression”. Steven Borowiec reports
Tunisia: Will new constitution protect press freedom in practice?
The ratification of Tunisia’s new constitution undoubtedly marks an important victory, but a recent attack on journalists has raised concerns. Mary Atkinson reports
Brazil’s opaque World Cup preparations roil protesters
Right at the heart of Brazil’s 2013 mass protests was a feeling of alienation and exclusion from the decision making process for the preparations of the 2014 World Cup. Jack Gilbert reports