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The algorithms of short-video platforms are already censoring what people see and hear
How the Ukraine War has split the country’s youth
Gen Zers who stayed and Gen Zers who left have found themselves censoring what they say to each other
The Gen Z revolution will be polarised
Index talks to young people around the world about free expression and censorship in an increasingly sophisticated online world
UK’s Gen Z are increasingly censoring themselves online
Young people struggle to deal with the increasing pressure of social media
Five decades of Iranian protest
As Iranian spiritual leader Ali Khamenei admits thousands have died recently, we look at how protest has shaped the country since the Shah
When the saviour becomes the monster: Museveni’s 40-year rule
As Yoweri Museveni celebrates 40 years in power, Danson Kahyana reflects on how the dictator has strengthened his hold on Uganda
The strange tale of a silenced female Russian rapper
Instasamka, real name Darya Zoteeva, has been targeted both by state authorities and other rappers
How the far right has weaponised free speech
A UEA professor and author says it is time to call out the charade and say what Trump and his ilk really want
Rahima Mahmut: Tell the world what is happening to the Uyghurs
The musician and activist writes about the freedom fighters, writers, poets and musicians who have inspired her