How Regimes Exploited the Social Media Revolution
The informational ecosystem that enabled dissent is now being used to suppress it.
9 Feb 21
Media
Iraqi Women Will Not Be Silenced
Wave after wave of protest has shown what freedom of expression really means.
9 Feb 21
More Than Ever, Lebanon Needs Media Freedom
How can we recover from our crisis and rebuild our country if we cannot speak out?
9 Feb 21
Sudan’s Struggle For Reform
Many repressive laws have been repealed – but progress is slow.
9 Feb 21
How Turkmenistan's Media Works (or Doesn't)
The sector exists simply to idolise the president and serve the ruling class.
3 Dec 20
Fake News Runs Rampant in Moldova
Poor media literacy allows pro-Kremlin narratives and political distortions to flourish
25 Aug 20
Internet Censorship Looms in Kyrgyzstan
Draft law would allow authorities to block websites deemed to contain inaccurate information, with no need for a court ruling.
12 Aug 20
Cuba Gags Coronavirus Critics
Legislation used to intimidate those highlighting government mishandling of the emergency.
26 Jun 20
Moldovan Media Angry Over Covid-19 Restrictions
Fears that state is using emergency to limit press freedom.
3 May 20
Central Asian Media Struggles with Covid-19 Quarantine
Reporters face government smokescreens, nationwide closures and “insane” stress levels.
14 Apr 20
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