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The so-called trial of Jimmy Lai
How the Hong Kong and Chinese authorities use linguistic trickery to undermine opponents
The fine line between free speech, protest and terrorism
A look at the new collection of essays Countering Terrorism: Defending free speech
Summer festivals grapple with censorship
Organisers of cultural events such as Glastonbury, Boardmasters and the Edinburgh Fringe are struggling with how to deal with pro-Palestinian acts
The rise of the American dissident
A panel at Index’s latest magazine launch discussed the Trump administration’s attacks on state-funded media, the legal establishment and academia
Afghans at risk on all fronts
Data leaks and deportations show that more protection is needed
Kenya’s president takes aim at protesters
William Ruto continues to use force to quash peaceful demonstrations
Turkey’s crackdown on cartoonists is no laughing matter
Turkish satirical magazine LeMan faces mobs and arrests over a cartoon
The fog of war lifts in Iran
Human rights violations have increased, with more than 700 citizens arrested over the past 12 days
The world’s “coolest dictator” is ruthlessly opposed to free speech
Under Nayib Bukele, El Salvador has the highest global incarceration rate