Thirty years after hundreds, possibly thousands, of demonstrators were killed, memories of the bloodshed remain fraught.
Tag: Freedom of Speech and Expression
Australia’s China Challenge
With Beijing pushing as far as it can wherever it can in the era of President Xi Jinping, Australia has become a global case study in Chinese government influence.
Myanmar Freed Two Reporters From Prison. It’s Not a Paradigm Shift.
Activists said the release of two Reuters journalists did not mean broad improvement for freedom of expression and other rights that are in jeopardy in Myanmar.
Sudan dispatch: Bullets, Tear Gas and Love: Romance Blooms in the Midst of Sudan Protests
After decades of rule under a dictator, a wave of exuberance has rippled across Sudan’s capital as the young revel in newfound freedoms — to speak, party and find love.
Ecuador Detains a Friend of Assange. Critics Say It’s Guilt by Association.
Internet and free speech activists have come out in defense of Ola Bini, a Swedish cybersecurity expert, saying there is no evidence yet of a crime.
Letter 102: When Does Free Speech Become Uncomfortable?
If there’s one thing many people here dislike, it’s being told what to do or how to think. But is there a right way to express strongly held beliefs, or should we leave each other alone?
Kremlin Moves Toward Control of Internet, Raising Censorship Fears
Russian lawmakers approved a bill they said was about national security. Critics call it a step toward letting the government decide what people see online.
Australia Passes Law to Punish Social Media Companies for Violent Posts
Parliament adopted a measure that would criminalize “abhorrent violent material” shared on social media platforms, threatening huge fines for tech companies and jail for their employees.
Singapore Plans Law to Fight False News, but Critics Fear Repression
The government says the legislation would combat misinformation that harms the public interest, but rights advocates worry that it could be used to mute free speech.
Saudi Women’s Rights Activists Granted Release, but Their Trial Continues
Three women arrested last year, in a case that has drawn international attention, were granted temporary release by a criminal court. But the charges against them were not dismissed.