Freedom of Expression
Pianist Jayson Gillham loses federal discrimination case against Melbourne Symphony Orchestra over Gaza remarks
A classical pianist who took the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to federal court over a cancelled performance has lost his discrimination case, with Justice...
Spanish Court Allows Critics to Call Jehovah’s Witnesses “Destructive Sect”
A court in Madrid has ruled that critics of Jehovah’s Witnesses can legally describe the group as a “destructive sect” without facing defamation...
SERAP Gives Tinubu 48 Hours to Reverse NBC Directive on Media Restrictions
The Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in what it described as an unlawful directive...
Gabon Suspends Social Media Access Amid Unrest and Nationwide Labour Strikes
Authorities in Gabon have temporarily suspended access to major social media platforms as protests and labour strikes intensified across the country, a move...
Global Solidarity Rallies Support Iranian Civil Rights Movement Across Multiple Capitals
Large scale solidarity rallies were held in cities across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia in support of the civil rights movement...
Nationwide Internet Blackout in Iran Amid Ongoing Protests
Iran has experienced a widespread internet blackout as protests continue across multiple cities, significantly restricting communication and limiting access to information. Technology monitoring...
Global Media Focus Intensifies on Iran Protest Violence and Internet Restrictions
International media organizations have expanded coverage of unrest in Iran, highlighting reports of protest related violence and widespread internet restrictions. Journalists and monitoring...
Iranian Authorities Arrest Oscar Nominated Screenwriter
Iranian authorities have arrested a prominent screenwriter whose work previously received international awards attention including an Oscar nomination. State linked media confirmed the...
PFN Rejects Call for Removal of INEC Chairman Over Alleged Genocide Remarks
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has firmly rejected calls by the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria seeking the removal of the...
France Introduces Expanded Measures to Tackle Online Hate Speech
French authorities unveiled new measures on January 31 2026 aimed at strengthening efforts to combat online hate speech and harassment. The proposed regulations...
