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6h ago·1 min read·145 words

“Why is the government so scared of cockroaches? ...this dictatorial behaviour is opening the eyes of India’s youth.”

Instagram blocks a video on data centres on the order of the Indian Govt; Nepali press freedom erodes further; A "cockroach people's party" gets its social media blocked on...national security grounds…

3d ago·31 min read·6002 words

“...a chilling effect on digital expression and the shrinking of available spaces for democratic participation.”

India wants to amend its IT Rules for the worse; Pakistani journalists & the state of freedom of expression and the press.

Apr 19·9 min read·1755 words

“...sign a bond undertaking that they will not do anything that would ‘disturb peace’.”

Statement by Human Rights Orgs calls for Kashmiri journalist to be released immediately, unconditionally; Afghan Journalist Jailed for "Anti-Taliban Propaganda" is Released; Pakistani Authorities brut…

Mar 29·20 min read·3922 words

"This regime is waging a relentless attack on dissent." The Pakistani state picks up, imprisons a visiting Canadian academic for social media posts.

Plus: Indian Police use AI to track, identify and expel minorities, Pakistani journalists in exile are tried in absentia & sentenced to life imprisonment.

Mar 7·15 min read·2929 words