Stories from 19 August 2024
‘We have nothing except our hearts, and our minds': Vietnamese activist sentenced to five years in prison
“The only thing we did was to act in accordance with our conscience, speak up our thoughts, our desire, our longing.”
Venezuelans use AI avatars and Instagram Live to fight back Maduro's repression
After Venezuela's contested presidential elections of July 28, President Maduro has increased repression and surveillance of dissidents. Venezuelans look for ways to break through the censorship.
Website blocking in India: One arrow for all
A report last updated in March 2024 by a digital rights organization observed that 55,607 websites were blocked between 2015 and 2023.