Spotlight: Nauru
Nauru elections need free media, advocacy group stresses
The government should allow Nauru Broadcasting Service to fully report politics leading up to the 8 June 2013 general elections, says the Pacific Freedom Forum.
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Access to Information Freedom of Assembly
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High-level UN Report emphasises free expression in development
ARTICLE 19 welcomes a UN Report on the Post-2015 Development Agenda, which recognises the indivisibility of universal human rights and underscores the importance of civil and political rights to development.
South Africa Access to Information Free Expression & the Law
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South Africa’s secrecy bill signals growing political intolerance
The so-called secrecy bill’s passage through the South African parliament mirrors an increasing political intolerance towards diverse views that in some cases has spilled over in violence, Christi van der Westhuizen reports.
United States Access to Information
Restrictions limit news coverage of Manning court martial in U.S.
A decision by Col. Denise Lind, the judge in the court martial of Bradley Manning, has authorised two private stenographers to transcribe the proceedings. The stenographers are working from outside the courtroom itself.
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International
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Kenyan court's interpretation of "citizens" limits access to information
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Kenya
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Bulgaria's government mirrored in the media
Index on Censorship
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In Brazil less than half of public bodies respect information requests
ARTICLE 19
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Turkish court bans coverage of car bomb explosions near Syrian border
Reporters Without Borders
Turkey
Censorship
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In Honduras, journalists' access to information arbitrarily restricted
Inter American Press Association
Honduras
Censorship
10 May 2013
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Call for better protection of free expression during digital switchover
ARTICLE 19
International
World Press Freedom Day
6 May 2013
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Review of free expression in Canada highlights "cult of secrecy"
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
Canada
World Press Freedom Day
3 May 2013
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Infographs on media coverage of upcoming Malaysian elections
Centre for Independent Journalism
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Ensure fair media coverage in Malaysia's elections
Southeast Asian Press Alliance
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Iceland court orders Visa subcontractor to lift block on payments to WikiLeaks
Reporters Without Borders
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International copyright treaty to improve access for visually impaired persons
International Publishers' Association
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British government urged to provide details on surveillance technology exports
Privacy International
International
Digital Rights
17 April 2013
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Investigation into offshore tax havens challenges powerful hidden interests
Reporters Without Borders
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Uniform shield law needed to protect confidential sources in Australia
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
Australia
Free Expression & the Law
2 April 2013
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Kenyans voice concern over access to information about water
ARTICLE 19
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Hong Kong government urged to strictly adhere to UNHRC proposals to better protect press freedom
Hong Kong Journalists Association
Hong Kong (China)
Attacks
30 March 2013
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In Uzbekistan, speculation swirls as president out of sight
Committee to Protect Journalists
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Proposed constitutional amendments fail to protect free expression in Vietnam
ARTICLE 19
Vietnam
Free Expression & the Law
28 March 2013
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How access to information in Brazil could improve access to water in rural communities
ARTICLE 19
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In India, media gag order on rape trial lifted
Committee to Protect Journalists
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Concern over secrecy of free trade agreement, provisions on "intellectual property"
ARTICLE 19
International
Censorship
20 March 2013
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Queensland state urged to avoid suppressing information
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance
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African Commission adopts Model Law on access to information
ARTICLE 19
Africa
Free Expression & the Law
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