Cuba's Internet: Blocked Pages and Chinese Tech
Officials attribute problems of access to economic limitations. The reality is very different.
18 Dec 20
Free expression
Cuba’s Black November
The state steps up its assault and harassment of independent artists.
30 Nov 20
New Iraqi Law Threatens to Strangle Dissent
Government poised to adopt far-reaching legislation on online expression.
30 Nov 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
Moldovan Government Stumbles Over COVID-19 Response
Local elections go ahead despite emergency.
27 Mar 20
Armenia Searches for Solutions to Fake News
Can Yerevan regulate the information field without damaging freedom of speech?
10 Feb 20
Protest Mounts in Azerbaijan
Hunger strikes and public rallies called as demands grow to release detainees.
18 Jan 19
Misusing Hate Speech Laws in Central Asia
Regimes are jumping on an anti-incitement bandwagon to silence critics.
16 Sep 16
Drawing Out Kazakstan's Social Tensions
How one artist is trying to stir public debate through humour.
3 Aug 16
Kazak State Tightens Grip on Internet
Experts warn that online access will be imperilled if new laws are put into effect.
15 Feb 16
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