free speech

Legislation, pending approval of Parliament, imposes seven years’ imprisonment for individuals spreading false information against state institutions on social media

Otherwise at loggerheads, Pakistan’s government and opposition find rare accord against Islamophobia in France

Independent watchdog says Delhi must release political detainees; hold the right to free speech; restore full internet access

Warner Bros. says film will portray Batman’s iconic nemesis as a villain, as Aurora families voice concern

Sathiyaraj Balu in police custody pending investigation for posting a morphed picture of Indian P.M. with a begging bowl

Public radio service urges Islamabad to lift ban in ‘interest of press freedom’

Search engine denies claims as White House aide suggests administration may seek to regulate it

Federal ruling sets potentially far-reaching precedent for social media use by public officials

Critics question if private companies should be allowed to censor individuals

‘Alt-right’ hits back at tech giants, many of which would prefer to be apolitical

Complaint alleges White House violating constitution by keeping users out of ‘public forum’

Opposition party spokesman claims at least 23 of its supporters have been taken into custody under Prevention of Electronic Crime Act

Witnesses say guards had provoked the clash that left 11 people injured

One human rights activist is helping women find emotional support after they’ve been threatened on social media.

Arun Jaitley appears to back police claims that Amnesty cannot be protected under freedom of speech.

Activists claim new law infringes on free speech, criminalizes satire.

Human Rights Watch urges New Delhi to repeal or amend legislation violating free speech.

Chancellor Angela Merkel says government will scrap relevant section of criminal code by 2018.

Saqlain Haidar allegedly posted hateful material online and was convicted by an anti-terrorism court.

Reporters Without Borders claims U.N. should not allow human rights violator Saudi Arabia to head advisory panel.