Censorship
Turkey appoints trustee to run pro-opposition Halk TV amid opposition crackdown
The move comes days after Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the court-appointed chairman of Turkey's former main opposition Republican People's Party, publicly criticized Halk TV over its coverage.
When journalism fails, democracy fails - opinion
CNN, MS NOW reporters blocked from entering White House after Trump ban on 'fake news' - report
Pentagon fires editor-in-chief of US military newspaper, reportedly for opposing censorship
Lack of transparency about oil spill endangers public health - opinion
It’s crucial that the government provides adequate access to research data
CPAC cancels speaker who said Judaism is a ‘complete lie’
The theme of this year’s CPAC is “America Uncanceled.”
Israel investigates tar spill calamity, places inquiry under gag order
The decision to censor the details was described by Israeli media as "irregular."
Myanmar generals shut down internet as thousands protest coup
Monitoring group NetBlocks Internet Observatory reported a "national-scale internet blackout."
My Word: Social media’s ultimate cancel culture
Who has the last word in determining what can be said in public in the global village?
Hackers leak documents revealing China's coronavirus censorship
The documents reveal that China's censorship on information about the outbreak began in early January, before coronavirus had even been decisively identified.
Israel State Archives refuses information request on settlements - NYU
NYU'S Taub Center for Israel Studies claims the documents it was denied would not harm Israel's national security.
'Revolutionary' lyrics censored from patriotic song in Lebanon
A choir singing "Ya Beirut" replaced the lyrics "revolution is born from the womb of sorrows" with "la la la la la."
Turkish social media bill presages 'new dark era' of censorship – critics
Erdogan has repeatedly criticized social media and said a rise of "immoral acts" online in recent years was due to lack of regulations.
Turkey determined to control social media platforms, Erdogan says
"These platforms do not suit this nation. We want to shut down, control (them) by bringing (a bill) to parliament as soon as possible," he said.
