Lack of Diverse Media Ownership Leads to Censorship in Pakistan Says New Report

A spectrum of the findings of the collaborative research study, the Media Ownership Monitor (MOM) Pakistan . Screenshot from the MOM Website.

Prime Minister Khan has dismissed the ongoing censorship accusations as a “joke”.

China’s Censored Histories: The Struggle to Carry Memories of the Tiananmen Massacre Into the Future

Despite pervasive censorship, there is a continued effort to remember.

China’s Censored Histories: The Evolving Blacklist on Tiananmen Massacre

In Hong Kong, tens of thousands commemorated the June 4 massacre with candle lights. In mainland China, when the word ‘candle’ in Chinese was published on Weibo at midnight on June 4 2019, it was removed by the platform two hours later. Remix image with screen capture from Weiboscope.

Censorship of references to the massacre by platforms is pervasive.

Venezuela’s Political Crisis is Intensifying and Censorship is On the Rise

A rally starts to gather in Altamira, in the East of Caracas, a typical point in the city taken by government opponents. Photo by Efecto Cocuyo, used with permission.

Venezuela has set a new “record in censorship” for itself.

Animated Film Explains How Myanmar’s Telecommunications Law Undermines Free Speech

Film screening at the Myanmar Digital Rights Forum. Photo from EngageMedia.

The law is frequently used by the powerful to silence dissent, and with more than 100 cases filed, its chilling effect on free expression is widespread.

SC Directs West Bengal Govt to Ensure Smooth Screening of ‘Bhobishyoter Bhoot’

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

The court issued notice to the govt on a plea by the film producer which alleged that the movie has been taken down from a majority of theatres at the behest of the state authorities.

Meghalaya HC Contempt Order Against Shillong Times Intimidatory and Undermines Press Freedom: Editors Guild

Editor of The Shillong Times Patricia Mukhim (Photo: Facebook)

The case relates to an article published by the paper on the perks and facilities for retired judges and their families.

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