Censorship
Finland's Supreme Court fines MP for calling homosexuality 'developmental disorder'
The court found Paivi Rasanen guilty of incitement against a group by claiming on social media and on her website that it was scientifically proven that homosexuality was a developmental disorder.
FCC's Carr threatens broadcasters who do not 'operate in public interest' will lose licenses
Behind Tehran's blackout: How CNN's access to Iran may come with a price - opinion
Are we watching the collapse of Western Europe in real time? - comment
Pakistani journalists, commentators supporting Khan sentenced to life imprisonment for 'terrorism'
The convictions stem from cases registered after violent protests on May 9, 2023, when Khan’s supporters attacked military installations following his brief arrest.
US Congress introduces bill to promote uncensored internet access in Iran
The Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media Act, if passed, would open a probe into the possibility of implementing new technology to improve uncensored internet access.
IDF censor approved broadcast of Sde Teiman abuse footage, official tells Knesset committee
The IDF deputy censor commander confirmed that N12 submitted the footage to the censor, which was reviewed and approved for broadcast.
Police must cancel directive limiting international media live footage, nonprofit argues to A-G
This directive mostly targets foreign media journalists, was issued without authority, undermines essential rights, and is illegal, the Association for Civil Rights in Israel argued.
IDF censor updates restrictions on reporting missile, drone impact sites
"Any person who prints or publishes printed matter or a publication regarding the location of a strike or hit by enemy war materiel," must submit to the military censor for approval.
Owner suspends Pornhub in France over age verification requirements
Arcom, France's digital and audiovisual communication regulator, can request that porn websites are blocked and levy fines if it deems their age verification systems are insufficient.
Gaza journalist faces Hamas threats and censorship - report
Gaza journalist Tawfiq Abu Jarad was threatened by Hamas. CPJ reports widespread intimidation and self-censorship among Gaza reporters.
Freedom forgone: The concerning rise of censorship in Israel - comment
What justification would we have as a humanitarian society if we did not preserve the rights of those we disagree with just because we disagree with them?
LA Jewish day school censors two student newspaper articles on Israel-Hamas war
The student staff at the Boiling Point retracted an article about anti-Israel sentiment.
UN says Russia consolidates control of occupied Ukraine with ‘climate of fear’
"Surveillance, political oppression, repression of free speech, movement restrictions created a climate of fear in which the Russian Federation could dismantle the Ukrainian systems of government"
