Tag: Censorship
Human rights organizations call on Libyan authorities to rescind the new cybercrime law
We, along with a coalition of civil society organisations, call upon Libyan authorities to rescind the cybercrime law recently adopted by the Libyan House of Representatives.
Kazakhstan’s plan to require tech platform “localization” opens door to censorship
Access Now urges Kazakhstan’s government to reject a plan to require tech platform localization as it would open the door to censorship.
Canada’s online censorship plan endangers free expression
Access Now calls on the Canadian government to fix its online censorship plan, an attack on freedom of expression.
Four ways the international community can protect Belarusian civil society under attack
One year after Belarus’ disputed 2020 elections, government crackdowns have made it nearly impossible for civil society to operate within the country. Here’s how the international community can help.
How Thailand handles COVID: it stokes fear among its critics
Amidst continuing protests, calls for political reform, and mass dissatisfaction with how Thailand handles COVID, Thailand’s government is doubling down on efforts to throttle dissent and protest online and off. It is relying on laws that it claims protect against “public fear.” In fact, by threatening to censor those who speak out, it is the government that is instigating fear – in a weak bid to distract from flailing governance.
Afghans scramble to delete digital history, evade biometrics
WhatsApp, Twitter, and Facebook are reportedly blocked in Zambia during its presidential election
German Facebook ruling boosts EU push for stricter content moderation
What’s happening in Tigray? Internet shutdowns avert accountability
Access Now and the #KeepItOn coalition are calling on all parties in the conflict to put an end to Tigray’s internet shutdowns.
