Uganda: the “anti-human rights bill”
The proposed anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda threatens free expression not only for the gay community, but for all says Risdel Kasasira (more…)
Iran: protesters arrested over torn Khomeini picture
Several people have been arrested in Tehran over the tearing up of a picture of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, during anti-government demonstrations last week. State television broadcast footage of what it claimed were opposition supporters tearing up and trampling on a picture of Khomeini during an anti-government student-led demonstration. All of those arrested are currently being held in detention although Iranian authorities have refused to give names or numbers. Read more here
China: personal domain names banned
China has banned individuals from registering internet domain names and launched a review of millions of existing personal websites in the toughest government censorship drive so far on the internet reports the Financial Times. China has banned the registration of domains for personal use unless they are operated by licensed businesses or state-approved organisations. It is part of the government’s “fight against pornographic websites” according the the official China Daily. Read more here
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