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Sri Lankan Worker Sentenced To Death in Saudi Arabia Over Facebook Comment
A deleted sentence, a screenshot, and the long reach of a kingdom’s blasphemy laws.
Arday's Law: UK Campaign to Limit Articles About One Person
A UK petition to cap news articles per person should revive prior restraint fears among free press advocates.
Privacy Activists Lament After Biometrics Are Used at Nigerian Polls
Major privacy concerns.
Uganda to Jail People for Sharing Info About People Without Their Consent
A threat to journalism.
Behind China’s Use of Interrogation Chamber Tech
Invasive tech.
UK Judge Formally Approves Julian Assange’s Extradition to the US
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel will now decide whether to grant the extradition.
Iran’s “Draconian” Internet Censorship Bill Gets Pushback
Civil liberties groups highlight the issues.
NY Mayor Outlines New Facial Recognition Surveillance Push
Another city increasing surveillance.
Indonesia’s President Agrees to Pardon Professor Who Was Jailed Over WhatsApp Message
Indonesia’s strict “safety” laws have a chilling impact on free speech.
Bangladesh Faces Widespread Online Censorship in the Wake of Protests
Dissidents are being detained for their social media posts.
Toronto Mayor John Tory Requests Vaccine Passport Development
Another city that wants to encroach on civil liberties.
