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Freedom of speech

Freedom of speech, or freedom of expression, is the right of an individual or a group to express their opinions without the fear of reprisals, censorship or legal repercussions.

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September 19, 2024

Hong Kong: First person sentenced under new security law

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State bans on social media: A question of free speech?

State bans on social media: A question of free speech?

Brazil has banned social media platform X. Should platforms be held responsible for content published by their users?
TechnologySeptember 5, 202403:40 min
Alexandre de Moraes, Brazilian Supreme Court judge, holding a white folder

Brazil blocks access to Elon Musk's X

Brazil blocks access to Elon Musk's X

The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has been blocked in Brazil following a judge's order to ban the service.
MediaSeptember 1, 202401:59 min
Members of press organizations hold slogans which read "Tolga will come out, he will write again" and "We are journalists" as they protest against the arrest of a Turkish journalist

Turkey's press freedom under immense pressure

Turkey's press freedom under immense pressure

In terms of press freedom, Turkey is ranked 158 out of 180 countries and is accused of undermining independent media.
PoliticsAugust 30, 202402:58 min
(2021 file photo) Stand News chief editor Patrick Lam (C, with mask) is brought to the news outlet's office building in handcuffs

Journalists convicted in Hong Kong sedition case

Journalists convicted in Hong Kong sedition case

The former editors of Stand News, which has now been shut down, had been accused of inciting hatred against Beijing.
PoliticsAugust 29, 202401:38 min
A closeup of a smartphone displaying the Telegram app

Telegram: How the app defies calls for hate censorship

Telegram: How the app defies calls for hate censorship

The arrest of Telegram's CEO and its hands-off approach to content moderation is bringing much unwanted attention.
BusinessAugust 26, 2024
A young woman in a long yellow skirt and sleeveless summer top speaks into a microphone held by a man in jeans, a black T-shirt and sunglasses. They are standing in a street with lots of shops and passers-by.

Turkey: Street interview arrest encourages self-censorship

Turkey: Street interview arrest encourages self-censorship

Experts anticipate that more people will be arrested in future for expressing their opinions to the media in vox pops.
PoliticsAugust 24, 2024
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Kenya's digital revolution: What next for Generation Z?

Online platforms are at the forefront of activism and dissent in Kenya, raising fears of surveillance and fake news.
PoliticsAugust 11, 2024
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Venezuela's Maduro cracks down on X, election dissent

Venezuela is increasingly silencing critics — and social media — after President Nicolas Maduro's disputed reelection.
Freedom of SpeechAugust 10, 2024
Indian podcasters chat during a recording in New Delhi

Why are podcasts so popular in India?

With at least 57.6 million monthly listeners, India is the world's third-largest consumer market for podcasts.
SocietyAugust 5, 202402:00 min
Police officers patrol Red Square after it was closed to the public

Russia tightens 'undesirable organizations' law

Russian authorities will soon be able to ban any foreign groups they find inconvenient by labeling them "undesirable."
PoliticsJuly 27, 2024
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Yulia Navalnaya: Alexei's memory 'gives me strength'

Yulia Navalnaya told DW why it's important to continue the work of her husband, Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
PoliticsJune 6, 202402:41 min
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Georgia at a cultural crossroads

Georgian artists and intellectuals are alarmed by the country's contentious "foreign agents" law.
CultureMay 23, 2024
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