Some of the worst countries for religious freedom are Burma, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, China, Eritrea, Iran
Worst countries for restrictions on religious freedom
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CATEGORY: Asia and Pacific
#IndexAwards2016: Pravit Rojanaphruk has been targeted for speaking against Thailand’s military rule
On social media Thai journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk’s amused disobedience to his military-assigned “attitude adjusters” serves to make them look outdated and slightly ridiculous
#IndexAwards2016: Hamid Mir has been targeted for taking on unchallenged power
Since becoming a journalist almost 30 years ago, Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir has had to choose between his life and his career
Rising star: Since Chairman Mao’s ban was lifted, China has embraced Shakespeare
China has swung from banning Shakespeare to embracing his work, with performances spanning from brash pro-government productions to a Tibetan Hamlet
#IndexAwards2016: Pu Zhiqiang is unwavering in support of free speech
One of China’s leading human rights lawyers and free speech campaigners, Pu Zhiqiang is known particularly for his way with words
#IndexAwards2016: Bolo Bhi campaigns against attempts to censor the internet in Pakistan
Bolo Bhi, which means “speak up” in Urdu, is a non-profit run by a powerful all-female team, fighting for internet access, digital security and privacy in Pakistan and around the world
#IndexAwards2016: Indonesian Sakdiyah Ma’ruf carves a name for herself in comedy
From a conservative Muslim community where expectations stretched only to marriage and children, Sakdiyah Ma’ruf has carved a name for herself in comedy
Taiwan: An interview with politician and heavy metal frontman Freddy Lim on music and censorship
Lim recently won a seat in parliament representing the New Power Party and defeating Chinese Nationalist Party member Lin Yu-fang, who had held his seat for 20 years.
Underground music around the world playlist
In some countries, there have been flourishing underground music scenes sprouting up in the last few years, despite a continuing trend of censorship of the arts and governmental suppression
Statement of solidarity with the Afghan media community following the attacks on Tolo TV
In response to the attacks on Tolo TV on 20 January, in which eight people have been killed and 30 others injured, we stand in solidarity with the Afghan media community