The atheist campaigner and his opponent should avoid easy generalisations that play into the hands of fundamentalists, says Padraig Reidy
Richard Dawkins, communalism, and the death of an Indian hero
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Journalists caught in Egypt’s crossfire
In Egypt’s bitterly polarized and often dangerous environment, it is the journalists covering the unrest that are caught in the middle, facing detention, intimidation, assault and sometimes, even death, Shahira Amin writes
Terrorising Journalism
The detention of David Miranda sets a dangerous precedent, says Dan Hyde
Ryanair, libel and Miss World
The budget airline has learned its libel lesson well, says Padraig Reidy
United States: Free expression constrained by cultural and political factors
Freedom of expression is generally protected in the US, but political, legal, economic and cultural factors continue to constrain this fundamental right.
Vietnam’s dysfunctional relationship with the web
Decree 72, due to come into force September 1, has caused friction as it essentially prohibits people from posting links to news stories, or sections of news articles, on social media sites such as Facebook or the equally popular, locally produced Zing Me, Helen Clark writes
Is the UK intimidating journalists?
Index’s Padraig Reidy discusses the case of the Guardian and David Miranda on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story
Germany: A positive environment for free expression clouded by surveillance
The situation with regards to freedom of expression in Germany is largely positive, but there are questions over internal mass surveillance.
Miranda detention is a “defining point”
Bill Thompson says it’s time for US and UK leaders to tear down the security apparatus that threatens free speech
Russia: Rolling back free expression
Russia’s environment for free expression is deteriorating, especially since the 2012 re-election of President Vladimir Putin.