TOPICS · February, 2023 · Global Voices Advox

TOPICS · February, 2023

Stories about TOPICS from February, 2023

Beyond Jordan’s TikTok Ban

Jordan's TikTok ban threatens freedom of expression and access to information

Written by SMEX

28 February 2023

Charity treason: The legal practice of persecuting Russians who donate to Ukraine

For the FSB, there is no bank secrecy

Written by Sofia Kovalevskaya

28 February 2023

Georgia debates a foreign agent law, which critics say sets a dangerous precedent

The proposed bill has striking similarities to Russia's "foreign agent" law

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

27 February 2023

Papua New Guinea’s proposed policy could lead to government control of the press

Authorities are seeking to give the media council regulatory powers

Written by Mong Palatino

24 February 2023

Tanzania’s government makes headway in country’s media reforms

Announcement exhibits a change of tune by the government following complaints

Written by Bonface Witaba

23 February 2023

Interview with Romanian anti-disinformation activist reveals disinformation campaigns often target refugees from Ukraine

Debunking is not enough if it is not backed by building societal resilience

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

21 February 2023

India's war against a BBC documentary on Modi

The government tried to suppress the documentary in India

Written by Ananya

20 February 2023

Cambodia’s prime minister revokes license of independent news outlet Voice of Democracy

The government said it will strengthen journalism in the country

Written by Mong Palatino

17 February 2023

Will Chinese advanced AI chatbots survive China’s online censorship?

China's first chatbot suspended service shortly after its launch

Written by Oiwan Lam

14 February 2023

In Turkey, the state resorts to censorship majeure

Many ask whether restrictions are being used to silence state criticism

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

13 February 2023

Myanmar media two years after the 2021 coup: ‘Resistance, resilience, restoration’

“So let the nightmares come. I will conquer them.”

Written by Mong Palatino

10 February 2023

Every Friday, Russia labels new citizens and organizations as ‘Foreign Agents’

Musicians, writers, activists, scientists, and others are on the list

Written by Daria Dergacheva

8 February 2023

The future of mass surveillance in Serbia

Since 2019, Serbian digital rights organizations have warned against surveillance system

Written by Guest Contributor

7 February 2023