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Russia Advances Law Criminalizing Searches for 'Extremist' Content

Critics warn the bill’s broad registry will stifle online dissent in the absence of clear enforcement as it moves to the Federation Council

Hong Kong Appeals Court Opens '47' Activists' National Security Law Hearings

Emmy-Winning Journalist Mario Guevara Detained by ICE, Press Groups Demand His Release

Eritrea Proposes Terminating UN Special Rapporteur’s Mandate

Prosecutor Seeks 10-Year Sentence in Boualem Sansal’s Appeal

Germany Unveils Draft Law to Curb SLAPP Suits

DHS Rejects Writer’s Claim That Gaza Protest Coverage Led to His Deportation

U.S. Says Australian Writer Barred Over False Drug Declaration on ESTA

Togo Suspends RFI and France24 for Three Months

Australian Writer Deported Over Pro-Palestine Protest Coverage

Supreme Court Frees Sakshi TV Anchor Over Panelist’s ‘Capital of Sex Workers’ Remark

European Commission Condemns Illegal Use of Paragon Spyware in Italy

Hong Kong Bans Mobile Game Promoting Secession and Armed Revolution

Houston Leaders Decline Federal Assistance for Saturday’s No Kings Protest

Leipzig Court Debates Compact Magazine Ban Over Extremist Content

Supreme Court Grants Interim Arrest Shield to Madhya Pradesh Journalists Alleging Police Assault

SC and NHRC Demand Reports After Journalists Allege Assault by MP Police

Smuggled North Korean Smartphone Exposes Regime’s Digital Surveillance Network

NHRC demands Odisha police report on assault of journalist investigating corruption

Delhi High Court Seeks LG and Centre’s Response to Challenge Over Delhi Police Takedown Powers