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REPORT: Global threats to freedom of expression arising from the conflict in Gaza

Oct 15, 2024 | Reports, Top-line

In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression examines the impact of the conflict in Gaza on freedom of expression globally. She highlights attacks on journalists and media restrictions,...

Senegal: UN experts urge respect of fundamental freedoms ahead of elections

Mar 19, 2024 | News, Top-line

GENEVA (19 March 2024) – UN experts* today urged authorities in Senegal to ensure that political parties, journalists and human rights defenders can exercise their rights to freedom of association, assembly and expression during the electoral period. The experts...

Belarus: A year after conviction of Viasna Chair and members concerns about the fairness of trial remain

Mar 8, 2024 | News, Top-line

GENEVA (8 March 2024) – A year after a court in Minsk sentenced Belarusian human rights defender and 2022 Nobel Peace co-laureate Ales Bialiatski to 10 years in prison, and his two colleagues to 9 and 7 years, respectively, concerns persist about the fairness of the...

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