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Academia 4 years ago

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When the religious affairs minister is accused of insulting Islam

The Blasphemy Law is most commonly used against minorities who are deemed to have criticized Islam.

Politics 4 years ago

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Digital violence threatens free speech: Komnas HAM

The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has found that digital threats against free speech have become increasingly prominent in the past two years, as the pandemic has forced people to rely more on digital technology.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Australia toughens rules on foreign interference at universities

International education is Australia's fourth-largest export industry, with China the biggest source of fee-paying students.

Opinion 4 years ago

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Senior minister talks climate in DC, targets activists in Jakarta

The Indonesian Constitution stipulates that everyone is free to express their opinion in public and protects the right to seek, receive and convey information and ideas, orally and in writing, through print and electronic media.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Rapper who spoke out on Singapore racism charged with fanning tensions

Singapore's government has long sought to promote racial harmony among its diverse population of 5.5 million, but some still complain that the ethnic Chinese majority enjoy greater privileges.

Americas 4 years ago

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Trump files lawsuit to force Twitter to restart his account

Trump filed a request for preliminary injunction against Twitter in the US District Court for the Southern District of Florida, arguing the social media company was "coerced" by members of the US Congress to suspend his account.

Politics 4 years ago

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Democracy at stake as critics face civil, criminal lawsuits

Asfinawati, chairman of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), said public officials should be fair game for criticism.

World 5 years ago

US, EU condemn Nigeria's Twitter ban

International human rights groups have also condemned the move, which followed previous attempts by the government of Africa's most populous country to regulate social media.