"The Online Safety Act is a threat to the privacy of users, restricts free expression by arbitrating speech online, exposes users to algorithmic discrimination through face checks, and leaves millions ...

While well-intentioned, the bill excessively invades free speech, and criminalises communication in a vague and arbitrary manner. This statement was originally published on sflc.in on 24 July 2025.

Marcelo Ruiz was riding a motorcycle in the El Guabito area when he was intercepted and shot multiple times in the arms. Both Ruiz and his companion were injured and remain in stable condition under ...

His conviction followed posts about Bedoon rights and a meeting request made after the Interior Minister invited bloggers to reach out directly instead of posting online.

As the use of technology rises, so does the prevalence of online abuse against women, spotlighting the need for urgent interventions like the implementation of ACHPR Resolution 522.

April 2024 in MENA: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. Calls for global action to address the safety ...

Human rights groups have condemned the charges against Jolovan Wham and the targeting of groups and individuals opposed to the use of death penalty. Singapore’s Public Order Act strictly prohibits ...

AI tools, while transformative in terms of efficiency, multilingualism and data analysis, among other processes, also raise unique ethical questions. AI-generated misinformation and disinformation, ...

A Supreme Court of Kenya ruling meant to reaffirm the rights of queer Kenyans as guaranteed in the Constitution was ironically used to unleash unbalanced, politically-motivated homophobia, especially ...

Press freedom groups condemn Republika Srpska's adoption of the legislation, which they say will be used to target government critics.

January and February 2024 in Africa: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. The releases of French ...

The standoff between the Nigerian government and Meta, is emblematic of a broader movement reflecting the growing continental push to reclaim regulatory authority over global tech giants. While this ...