Freedom of Expression

Rights groups around the world have recently raised their voices in condemnation of Jordan’s media crackdown. The Middle Eastern country has come under fire for its restrictive measures against freedom…

Texas Considers Statewide Social Media Ban for Minors In a bold move that could have far-reaching implications for the digital landscape, Texas is contemplating a statewide ban on social media…

Telegram Founder Durov to Address Oslo Freedom Forum Remotely Amid Legal Dispute Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, is set to make a virtual appearance at…

Meta’s recent decision to block a popular Muslim news page on Instagram in India at the government’s request has sparked a heated debate on the implications of such actions in…

Does Section 230 of the US Communication Decency Act Protect Users or Tech Platforms? Section 230 of the US Communication Decency Act has been a topic of intense debate in…

Internet Shutdowns Surge in Africa Despite Human Rights Concerns A global rise in internet shutdowns has worsened digital repression, with Africa recording 21 blackouts in 2024, the highest number in…

South Sudan Lifts Ban on Facebook and TikTok: Balancing Online Safety with Public Rights South Sudan, a country plagued by violent unrest, has recently made a significant decision regarding its…

South Sudan Blocks Social Media After Riots and Violence In a bid to quell the rising tensions fueled by violent unrest, the South Sudanese authorities have resorted to a drastic…

Brazil Challenges Meta’s Hate Speech Policy Changes Brazil has recently demanded answers from Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, over proposed policy changes that could…

EU Disagrees with Meta CEO’s “Censorship” Claims: Understanding the Digital Services Act The European Commission recently found itself at odds with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over his characterization of EU…