Freedom of Expression

China Just Made VPNs Illegal

A notice was released by China's ministry to make VPNs illegal during the next 14 months and access ...

Jan 24, 2017 11:34 AM EST

Turkish Prosecutors Seek Life Term for 2 Jailed Journalists

Turkish prosecutors are seeking multiple life sentences for two top opposition journalists on charge...

Jan 28, 2016 04:24 AM EST

China detains five rights campaigners who planned Women's Day protest

China is holding at least five women's rights activists in detention after they planned a demonstrat...

Mar 08, 2015 10:52 AM EDT

End of the road for racy models at Chinese autoshow?

Female models in tight dresses and miniskirts may be banned from one of Asia's premier car exhibitio...

Jan 11, 2015 03:50 AM EST

Pussy Riot: Jailed Russian Punk Band Activist Nadezhda Tolokonnikova Moves To Different Prison (Video)

Russian authorities said that they decided to move jailed punk rock activist Nadezhda Tolokonnikova ...

Oct 18, 2013 06:05 PM EDT