Bahrain’s Public Prosecutor today charged prominent human rights activist, Nabeel Rajab, after the New York Times published his letter from prison.
Bahrain: Prominent rights activist charged for New York Times letter
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Bahrain delays court date for human rights campaigner for third time
On Monday, 5 September a Bahraini court delayed the trial of Index award-winning human rights campaigner Nabeel Rajab.
Groups urge Bahrain to release prominent human rights defender
Index on Censorship joins international call for release of Nabeel Rajab
Turkey: Charges must be dropped in high-profile trial of journalists following failed coup
Index on Censorship joins international NGOs to call on Turkey to drop charges against five journalists.
Index award winners and judges call for release of Bahraini campaigner
Playwright David Hare, author Monica Ali, comedian Shazia Mirza and MP Keir Starmer are among those who have written to Prime Minister Theresa May asking the UK government to call on Bahrain to release a campaigner imprisoned for just tweeting his opinions.
Index fears recognition of Impress could stifle investigative journalism and threaten press freedom
Index on Censorship welcomes the delay in the royal charter recognition of Impress by the Press Regulation Panel and hopes it provides an opportunity for further consultation.
Turkish journalists honour international organisations
The Journalists Association of Turkey (TGC) on Thursday gave a 2016 Press Freedom Award to a coalition of international organisations, including Index on Censorship, that have worked in concert since last year to support journalists in the country and fight an ongoing deterioration in the state of press freedom.
The means of Gawker’s demise is a blow to media freedom
The manner in which Gawker — love it or loathe it — has been shuttered is a significant blow to media freedom.
Conviction of Anjem Choudary should not be used to further restrict free speech
Anjem Choudary is an extremist. His views are repugnant and to be countered at every opportunity, but he should be allowed to express them.
Turkey’s continuing crackdown on the press must end
The silencing — even temporarily — of one of Turkey’s last independent papers underscores the severe erosion of freedom of expression in the country.
Statements from freedom of expression organisation Index on Censorship, the global voice of free expression