Member of Kilifi County Assembly to table bill he says is aimed at restoring decency. Duke Mangera reports
Kenyan politician wants to ban miniskirts and tight trousers
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Russia: RIA Novosti liquidated amid fears of “more refined” threat to the press
The tightening of control over the Russian media is likely to continue, writes Valeria Costa-Kostritsky
“Hyperlink” charges against Barrett Brown dropped in “victory for press freedom”
The case continues to highlight the question, are journalists complicit in a crime when sharing illegally obtained information in the course of their professional duties? Christian Stork reports
Brazil’s World Cup surveillance operation
The programme for policing this summer’s tournament could have serious consequences for civil liberties, Simone Marques reports
Index Freedom of Expression Awards: Arts nominee David Cecil
David Cecil was jailed in Uganda after he produced a play perceived to be ‘pro gay’ by the country’s authorities. His trial brought global media attention to the homophobic laws of the African nation
Pakistan: Historic conviction for journalist killers
Guilty verdict a step forward in fight against impunity. Zofeen Ebrahim reports
Uganda: Anti-porn law to be reviewed after attacks on women
Women wearing short skirts have faced attacks due to muddled legislation, writes Edward Ronald Sekyewa
Index Freedom of Expression Awards: Journalism nominee Abdulelah Haider Shaye
Yemeni journalist Abdulelah Haider Shaye has produced critical investigative reports on the US military’s activities in Yemen, including drone attacks.
Eight women who fought for freedom of expression in the last year
On International Women’s Day, we salute all the women around the world who stand up for freedom of expression
In Ecuador the battle for the truth continues
President Rafael Correa’s recent attack on El Universo newspaper for printing a satirical cartoon, marks a dangerous precedent for Ecuador’s media, writes Jack Gilbert