IFEX Asia briefs: January, February, March 2024

What’s new and old in 2024: Repressive laws, attacks, and election disinformation in Asia. New media laws in India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal could negatively impact access to information. Afghanistan’s media situation remains precarious amid intensified state-backed attacks. Filmmakers in Myanmar and Malaysia face criminal charges. As political forces resort to restrictions and disinformation in Pakistan, media groups have initiated innovative ways to defend the people’s right to information. Read more

Dangers of Hong Kong’s new legislation, Indian protests blocked, and Pakistan’s post-election uncertainties. Internet shutdowns in Pakistan and India, new security legislation in Hong Kong, media impunity in Indonesia, China Dissent Monitor, and recommendations for the Malaysian Media Council. Read more

Elections-related censorship, repression, and women speak out against impunity. India’s coming election is undermined by online censorship and attacks against critics, Hong Kong’s Beijing-style security law takes effect, Vietnam arrests three prominent bloggers, and families demand justice as they speak out against impunity in the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Read more.

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