Fears of a Murdoch monopoly should Sky and News International merge are not based on reality, says Leah Borromeo
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Index on Censorship
Bangladesh: Mahmudur Rahman torture claim
Lawyers for Bangladeshi editor Mahmadur Rahman claim he has been tortured in police custody
Apple comes under fire for gay kiss censorship
Apple have issued a red-faced apology after censoring a drawing on the iPad. Belgian artist Tom Bouden's graphic novelisation of The Importance of Being Earnest is the latest application to undergo censorship, as Apple continues its campaign to...
Egypt: Protestors arrested following clashes
On 13 June, Cairo security forces arrested 32 demonstrators, angry at alleged police involvement in the death of activist Khaled Mohammed Said. Clashes broke out outside the Egyptian Interior Ministry, where around 200 protestors gathered to argue...
US extends sanctions against Belarus
The United States' sanctions against Belarus have been extended for one year in the hope of pushing for democratic reform. A White House spokesman reported that the executive order stood in opposition to corruption, censorship and human rights...
Free speech: Turkey versus Google
Turkey’s Internet censorship hit the news this week when the country’s own president raised his objections to the policy on Twitter. Yaman Akdeniz explains the state’s recent struggles with Google and YouTube
PAST EVENT: I’m A Celebrity Get Me Some Privacy! 1 July, Goldman Sachs
I’m A Celebrity Get Me Some Privacy! 1 July, Goldman Sachs
PAST EVENT: Joris Luyendijk: Hello Everybody! 24 June, Free Word Centre
Joris Luyendijk: Hello Everybody! 24 June, Free Word Centre
PAST EVENT: Lord Lester Introduces His Defamation Private Members’ Bill, 22 June, Free Word Centre
Lord Lester introduces his Defamation Private Members’ Bill, 22 June, Free Word Centre
PAST EVENT: The Idea of Human Rights and Foreign Policy, 15 June, University College London
The Idea of Human Rights and Foreign Policy: 15 June
Radio redux
From unsung heroes to shock jocks, Index looks at free speech on the airwaves
Maziar Bahari and Jo Glanville on Channel 4 News
Maziar Bahari and Jo Glanville on Channel 4 News