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UN urges Pakistan to uphold human rights amid PTM crackdown, Balochistan v
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The UN called for restraint as Pak forces crackdown on Balochs, to ensure compliance with international standards for freedom of expression and association and also demanded the release of PTM members who have been arbitrarily detained.
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"Incomprehensible to allow threats to Indians in name of freedom of expres
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing row between India and Canada, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that it was incomprehensible that, in the name of freedom of expression, anyone would be allowed to issue threats to Indian representatives in Canada.
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Prison sentences to Hong Kong journalists highlight China's suppression of
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
China continues to suppress the people who raise views critical of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In the latest attempt at suppressing freedom of expression, China gave a jail sentence to journalists on sedition charges.
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Protest in PoGB against misuse of anti-terrorism and cybercrime laws; call
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), the Awami Action Committee held a protest rally on Monday against the misuse of anti-terrorism and cybercrime laws. They argued that these laws are being used by the government to suppress dissent and silence voices opposing injustices in the reg
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Bangladesh: TV journalist's body recovered from Dhaka lake; Sheikh Hasina'
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's US-based son, Sajeeb Wazed termed the journalist's death as "another brutal attack" on the freedom of expression in the country.
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Pakistan: Global writers' association condemns censorship, suppression of
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The organization highlighted recent reports of media suppression and limitations on free speech affecting the ethnic Baloch community.
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"Hooliganism is BJP's style of work," says UBT Sena's Sanjay Raut
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Launching a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said that democracy, freedom of the press and freedom of expression hold no significance for the BJP, adding to which he stated that Hooliganism defines their way of work.
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Human Rights group Paank condemns Gwadar crackdown, calls for global actio
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Eyewitnesses report that the security forces employed excessive force, targeting the protesters deliberately. This act is seen as a severe violation of the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, fundamental human rights that are protected under international law.
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Rights group condemns China's National Security Law for suppressing freedo
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The imposition of the draconian National Security Law has consistently faced criticism for the severe repression of Hong Kong residents.
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Media bodies express concern over state of 'free media' in Pakistan
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) has committed to continue the constitutional and legal struggle for freedom of expression in Pakistan and face unfavourable circumstances head on.
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Journalism in Pakistan "under threat"; journalists have become "punching b
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
World Press Freedom Day, observed annually around the world on May 3, is an important occasion to raise awareness of the importance of journalism and freedom of expression.
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"We are all judged by what we do at home, not what we say abroad": MEA on
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that there has to be the right balance between freedom of expression, a sense of responsibility and public safety and order in every democracy.
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