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Campaigns and Advocacy - Singapore

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Singapore

ARTICLE 19 disappointed by government's failure to commit to greater free expression during UPR process

While Singapore accepted 84 of the 112 recommendations made by Member States at its first UN Human Rights Council review, those regarding media freedom, and the protection and promotion of the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and association were rejected.

Singapore

UN rights body urged to press for fundamental freedoms

United Nations member states should denounce the severe restrictions on freedom of expression, association, and assembly during the country's first-ever Universal Periodic Review (UPR), Human Rights Watch said.

Joint action - Singapore

Thirty IFEX members sign petition to Prime Minister Lee asking him to withdraw charges against Alan Shadrake

The public is invited to join IFEX members in signing a petition to Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong regarding the case of British writer and journalist Alan Shadrake who is at risk of being sent to prison in Singapore for his book, "Once a Jolly Hangman: Singapore Justice in the Dock" about the death penalty.

Singapore

A statement by British journalist Alan Shadrake

Just days ahead of the verdict in his trial, British journalist Alan Shadrake defends his book, insists on his innocence and explains his motives.

Take action! - Singapore

Dissident faces repeated imprisonment

Amnesty International is asking for your support to help prominent Singaporean opposition critic and human rights defender Dr. Chee Soon Juan who is facing a prison term or heavy fine. In recent years, Dr. Chee has lost his university post, served seven prison terms and has been banned from contesting parliamentary elections.