A popular Russia vlogger and comedian is facing condemnation and possible charges for a satirical video.
Russia: Death threats force comedian into exile
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Editorial: Fact-filled future?
The “now” generation’s thirst for instant news is squeezing out good journalism. We need an attitude change to secure its survival
#IndexAwards2017: Turkey Blocks strives to win back the internet
Established in 2015, Turkey Blocks is an independent digital research organisation that monitors internet access restrictions in Turkey
Turkey’s silenced: Journalist Nur Ener arrested after a tip-off
Nur Ener is one of over 150 journalists in prison in Turkey. She was arrested for using an obscure app after publishing critical interview.
#IndexAwards2017: Jensiat illustrates cyber security and sexuality in Iran
With public sexual health awareness low, the three people behind Jensiat, an online graphic novel, saw an opportunity to link the issue with cyber security
Meltem Arikan: The difference between Wales and Turkey
While touring Wales recently with my new play Enough Is Enough, I thought about what I experienced with my earlier work in Turkey. But which Turkey?
Daniel Gascón: The joke is on Cassandra Vera
Cassandra Vera has been sentenced to one year in prison for thirteen jokes about the murder of the Francoist leader Carrero Blanco in 1973.
Spies, lies and wandering eyes
In the spring issue of Index on Censorship magazine, we look at how free speech around the world is under massive pressure from conflicting interests.
Russia: Journalists detained during anti-corruption protests
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Russian and international journalists who were covering anti-corruption protests that took place across Russia on Sunday 26 March 2017 were among those detained as police moved to disperse demonstrators. The...
Amberin Zaman: Turkey has entered uncharted waters
Many cast Turkey’s April 16 referendum as a final chance to reverse the slide towards authoritarianism. But the odds are heavily stacked against the opposition.