After a legal battle active since 3 April 2015, Zunar’s nine sedition charges were dropped on Monday 30 July 2018
Malaysian cartoonist Zunar cleared of sedition charges
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Cartoonist Zunar holding Malaysia’s government accountable on free expression
Nine banned books. Nine charges of sedition carrying the maximum penalty of 43 years imprisonment. Countless attacks, raids and arrests. These were the consequences of Malaysian cartoonist Zunar’s cartoons and tweets decrying government scandals.
India: Love, Simon release indefinitely delayed
Indians took to Twitter to express their frustration after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) pushed the release of the film Love Simon back indefinitely.
Project Exile: Pakistani reporter moves to France after kidnap attempt
“The question is now, under the change of government, would I be welcome? I’m still being outspoken about what I think.”
Chinese censorship circumventors GreatFire launch funding campaign
Digital activism group GreatFire launch crowdfunding campaign to fight China’s approach to internet censorship.
The amazing banned memes from China
China is having a meme moment and it’s driving the censors mad
Sri Lankan editor fled after attempt on life
When former editor Upali Tennakoon speculates about what led to the attempt on his life in 2009, two incidents jump to mind.
Corruption report sends Maldives journalist into flight
For many tourists, the Maldives is a resort destinationin the Indian Ocean. But for journalist Zaheena Rasheed, this small island nation is home. At least, it was.
Annual appeal: Walking on the cartoon creative road
Don’t let the bullies win – help us champion the people who are fighting back. People like Freedom of Expression Awards fellows Turkey Blocks.
Annual appeal: “We no longer feel so alone”
Silence is the oppressor’s friend. Harassing those who speak out against corruption and injustice – like this year’s Freedom of Expression Awards Fellows Maldives Independent