New rules that force platforms to “fact-check” content relating to government business are deeply concerning, say digital rights activists

New rules that force platforms to “fact-check” content relating to government business are deeply concerning, say digital rights activists
The 34-year-old mother of two was sentenced to 34 years for exercising her freedom of expression
Today, 27 January, is the birthday of our former colleague Andrei Aliaksandrau, another one spent in jail thanks to his opposition to the regime of dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Belarus
The British-Iranian journalist and author of the award-winning City of Lies speaks about the growing protests in her homeland
As we mark 23 months since University of Leeds dental student Salma al-Shehab was arrested after returning home on holiday, we ask whether the UK Foreign Secretary has the courage to demand her release
Freedom of expression has dominated the news agenda this week but not in a good way, says Ruth Smeeth
Attendees at COP27 need to raise the case of the British-Egyptian writer before it’s too late, say the activist’s sisters
As the world marks the tenth International Day of the Girl, young Iranian women are risking everything to stand up for their rights
Access to popular platforms such as Instagram and WhatsApp has been stopped following the death of Mahsa Amini after her arrest by the country’s morality police
As we mark 20 months since the arrest of Salma al-Shehab, Index calls for the country’s Specialized Criminal Court to be overhauled
Saudi women’s rights advocate faces longest ever prison term for a peaceful activist after tweeting support for prisoners of conscience
Vahid Zarezade and Gelareh Kakavand have been forced to flee the country after being interrogated and beaten for their work highlighting conditions in Iran’s prisons