Andrei’s friends and former colleagues stand in solidarity with him as he remains imprisoned by Lukashenka’s regime for over 1,000 days
1,000 days behind bars: In solidarity with Andrei Aliaksandrau
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The banning of books has repeatedly proven to be a key tool in the arsenal of tyrants and repressive regimes, writes our CEO
Why we need Banned Books Week more than ever
In just one year, book bans in the USA have increased by a third – largely targeted at works containing content on LGBTQ+ rights, race and racism, physical abuse, grief and death
Questioning of journalist at UK airport highlights increasing overreach of border forces
Matt Broomfield’s interrogation by police at the UK border is evidence of a worrying trend which threatens the ability of journalists to travel freely and to protect their sources
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Next weekend, Kyiv’s hipsters will be fed a diet of stand-up comedy, music, fashion and food as they raise a finger to their aggressive neighbour
Trump raises the stakes on media freedom
Former President threatens to cancel the licences of media outlets he perceives to be critical of him should he be reelected in 2024
The Embassy Murders: A new short story
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India’s Right to Know under threat as social media giants bend to censorship
The big platforms are kowtowing to Indian government pressure to censor dissent while hateful content is promoted
Botswana’s trans activists battling silence with creativity
Botswana has made progress on LGBTQ+ rights, but many still feel silenced. A growing movement of
activists are using art as a vehicle for change
Shortlists announced for the 2023 Freedom of Expression Awards
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