As the North African nation continues to slide toward authoritarianism, a court sentenced about 40 people, including high-profile rivals of the president, to up to 66 years in prison.
Tag: Freedom of Speech and Expression
In a Strongman State, a Trump Order Extinguishes Flickers of Freedom
Cambodia’s authoritarian dynasty had silenced almost all of the country’s independent media. The remaining few are facing extinction because of an executive directive from President Trump.
How ‘Free Speech’ Became a New Flashpoint Between Europe and U.S.
The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening.
Something Else for Europe and the U.S. to Disagree About: ‘Free Speech’
The two have long been divided on whether speech can be restricted, and when. Under the Trump administration, the gap is widening.
A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge Loss
A pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.
London Police Arrest Gaza Protest Planners at Quaker House
Quakers in Britain said the raid, in which six youth activists unaffiliated with the religious group were arrested, “clearly shows what happens when a society criminalizes protest.”
Boualem Sansal, Algerian French Writer, Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Algerian Prison
The prosecution of Boualem Sansal, who is around 80, prompted outrage from the global literary community and pleas from France for his release.
Boualem Sansal, Algerian French Writer, Is Sentenced to 5 Years in Algerian Prison
The prosecution of Boualem Sansal, who is around 80, prompted outrage from the global literary community and pleas from France for his release.
As Musk Makes Some Headway in India, He Is Also Suing Its Government
Elon Musk’s pursuit of business expansion in the country through Tesla and Starlink is coming at the same time that his X platform is waging a fight over free speech.
UK University Gets Record Free Speech Fine Over Transgender Policy
A regulator penalized the school three years after a professor quit in response to what she said was a campaign of harassment over her views on transgender identity.