Publication: Index on Censorship

First reported 11 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

In Mexico drug gangs target local journalists

The former journalist asks not to use his real name. So I will call him Francisco. He had been at the height of his career in 2007, in the vibrant city of Torreon, in northern Mexico, when he received a call from an unknown man, Ana Arana reports .The ... [Published Index on Censorship - 11 hours ago]

Entities: Torreon, Los Zetas, Mexico, Organized Crime, Drugs

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Glitz and glamour can?t hide Eurovision?s politics

The Eurovision Song Contest gives a platform to some of Europe?s outliers on free expression. Photo: Sander Hesterman (EBU) / Eurovision 2013This weekend, Europe will once again be swept away by a sparkly hurricane of techno beats and pompous ballads, ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 17 2013]

Entities: LGBT, Moscow, Dictator, Dictatorship

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Bulgaria?s government mirrored in the media

An election is always a good litmus test for a country’s media freedom ? particularly in Bulgaria. It consistently ranks last amongst European Union members for media freedom, and the US Department of State called its “gravely damaged media pluralism” ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 17 2013]

Entities: Bulgaria, Elections, GERB, Organization for Security and Co-operation in E...

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Azerbaijan: New legislative amendments further erode rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly

The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan (IPGA) ? is a signatory ? strongly condemns a series of repressive legislative amendments that Azerbaijan’s National Assembly (Milli Majlis) adopted on 14 May 2013. The amendments were submitted by the ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 16 2013]

Entities: Azerbaijan, Freedom of Expression, Defamation

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

What free speech means to Bahrain

In the last week, Bahrain?s treatment of its citizens and their right to free expression has been repeatedly in the news. Sara Yasin reports on a spate of developments that raise questions about the Bahraini government?s commitment to free speech.Blogger ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 16 2013]

Entities: Bahrain, Free Speech, Freedom of Expression, protest

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Vladimir Putin

Russian bird lovers targeted as ?foreign agents?

Russian opposition supporters gathered on 6 May to protest against Vladimir Putin and demanded the release of political prisoners. Photo: Elena Ignatyeva / DemotixAn organisation behind a nature reserve dedicated to the protection of Russia’s cranes has ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 15 2013]

Entities: Vladimir Putin, Russia, protest, Andrei Sakharov, Demotix Ltd

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Azerbaijan extends libel law to web speech

and partner organizations have strongly condemned moves by Azerbaijan’s government on Tuesday to criminalise online slander and abuse in the run-up to the country’s October Presidential election.The government claims the move will give it the ability ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 15 2013]

Entities: Azerbaijan, Libel, Censorship, Index

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Egyptian artists declare war on sexual harassment

Circle of Hell was painted to raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault in Egypt. Photo: Melody Patry / Since the fall of President Hosni Mubarak two years ago, artists have been active in breaking Egypt’s age-old taboos around sexual violence, ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 15 2013]

Entities: Sexual Harassment, Censorship, Egypt, Harassment, Protesters

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Challenging mainstream narratives with social media

A lot has been said about the impact of social media on the dissemination of news and the future of journalism. Opinions seem to span from believing Twitter and Facebook hold the power to bring down dictatorships, to despairing at the space it gives to ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 14 2013]

Entities: Social Media, Elections, Kartel, Kenya

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

The press and the maiden

In Argentina, media organizations take sides: for or against the government. Graciela Mochkofsky tells the story behind the turf war between President Fernández de Kirchner and Grupo Clarín. Argentina?s President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Argentina ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 13 2013]

Entities: Argentina, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Nestor Kirchner

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Global coalition of NGOs call to investigate and disable FinFisher’s espionage equipment in Pakistan

We are a consortium of NGOs and individuals—$ ARTICLE 19, $ ,$ Access Now,$ Bolo Bhi,$ ,$ ,$ Christopher Parsons,Chunri Chuopaal,$ ,$ ,,$ ,$ ,$ Intermedia Pakistan,$ ,$ ,$ $ Privacy International,$ ,, $ ,,$ , and$ Nawaat$ — committed to respecting user ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 13 2013]

Entities: FinFisher, Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited, Pakistan

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Digital freedom, internet governance on agenda at two key meetings

It’s a big week for digital freedom and internet governance, with two key summits taking place in Geneva ahead of $ on Friday, May 17, Brian Pellot reports. The week-long $ bills itself as the “largest annual gathering of the ‘information and communication ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 13 2013]

Entities: Freedom of Expression, Index set, Geneva

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In Mexico drug gangs target local journalists [Published Index on Censorship - 11 hours ago]
Glitz and glamour can?t hide Eurovision?s politics [Published Index on Censorship - May 17 2013]
Bulgaria?s government mirrored in the media [Published Index on Censorship - May 17 2013]
What free speech means to Bahrain [Published Index on Censorship - May 16 2013]
Azerbaijan: New legislative amendments further ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 16 2013]
Russian bird lovers targeted as ?foreign agents? [Published Index on Censorship - May 15 2013]
Azerbaijan extends libel law to web speech [Published Index on Censorship - May 15 2013]
Egyptian artists declare war on sexual harassment [Published Index on Censorship - May 15 2013]
Challenging mainstream narratives with social m... [Published Index on Censorship - May 14 2013]
The press and the maiden [Published Index on Censorship - May 13 2013]
Digital freedom, internet governance on agenda ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 13 2013]
Global coalition of NGOs call to investigate an... [Published Index on Censorship - May 13 2013]
Will social media be a game changer for Indian ... [Published Index on Censorship - May 13 2013]
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