Samuel Paty was beheaded in 2020 by an Islamist extremist after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his students to illustrate free speech.
Tag: Freedom of Speech and Expression
U.S. Allows Americans to Hold Foreign Conferences With Speakers Under Sanctions
Reversing itself, the Treasury Department said U.S. sanctions do not prohibit hearing from foreigners deemed to be terrorists or other offenders.
Trial Over Killing of Teacher Samuel Paty Begins in France
Eight more people are facing charges over the 2020 murder of the teacher, Samuel Paty, who had displayed caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad as an illustration of free speech.
China’s Latest Security Target: Halloween Partygoers
Last year, the Shanghai government said Halloween celebrations were a sign of “cultural tolerance.” This year, the police rounded up people in costume.
Luís Roberto Barroso, Brazil’s Chief Justice, Defends Supreme Court’s Expanded Power
The chief justice of Brazil’s Supreme Court, Luís Roberto Barroso, defended the court in the face of growing debate over its aggressive role in politics.
Why the NBA Is Making Abu Dhabi Its Middle East Hub
The league has held preseason games in the United Arab Emirates for three years. It says the impact has been positive, but others say it’s helping a repressive regime.
Brazil Unblocks X After Musk Backs Down
Brazil’s Supreme Court said Tuesday that Elon Musk’s social network could return in the country after a monthlong ban because the company had complied with the court’s orders.
Tunisia’s Autocratic Leader Is Poised to Steamroll to Election Victory
President Kais Saied, who has jailed opponents and consolidated power, is almost certain to win Sunday’s election in the North African country, the birthplace of the Arab Spring movement.
Assange, in First Speech Since Release, Says He Was Jailed for Journalism
Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, said in public remarks in Strasbourg, France, that his imprisonment had set a dangerous precedent.
Assange, in First Speech Since Release, Says He Was Jailed for Journalism
Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, said in public remarks in Strasbourg, France, that his imprisonment had set a dangerous precedent.