European governments can’t keep their eyes off our data, says Padraig Reidy
While you weren’t looking, France passed sweeping surveillance laws
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Japan’s designated secrets bill – the sound of the jackboots
Japan’s new secrecy law is yet another disturbing symptom of the country’s rising militarism, broadening the government’s power to classify state secrets amidst increased belligerence in the region. Saul Takahashi reports for Open Democracy
UK campus protests: Who said what?
Your guide to the controversy surrounding recent demonstrations at Sussex University and the University of London
A complete guide to who controls the Russian news media
Today’s surprise announcement out of Russia: The Russian government was shuttering external-facing news agencies Ria Novosti and Voice of Russia. But inside Russia, a growing web of cross ownership colours the way Russians view their neighbours. Olga Khvostunova explains in her report for Interpreter Magazine
Radio prank expands Australia’s broadcasting authority remit
A radio prank that lead to tragic consequences may end up expanding Australia’s broadcast authority’s powers. Helen Clark reports
Canada: Legislation limits free speech for journalists
Canadian journalists will face fines for commenting on the striking action of trade unionists under new legislation passed in Alberta.
Father of the Rainbow Nation
This is the moment to remember massive changes in South African life that are Nelson Mandela’s legacy says Rachael Jolley
Oliver Tambo: “We have never ever doubted that apartheid will crumble some day”
Index on Censorship takes a look back through our archive at the African National Congress and apartheid in South Africa through an interview with Oliver Tambo from 1986.
From the archive: In memory of Mandela
At Index on Censorship we have collected significant articles from our archive that trace the history of the apartheid struggle, and some of the great writers who have commented, argued and analysed it for our magazine, including Nadine Gordimer and Albie Sachs.
Egypt: ‘Poet of the people’ Ahmed Fouad Negm dies
Ahmed Fouad Negm, who became popular for his political stance on the poor and working class, has died at the age of 84