Conflict & security

Freedom of expression and freedom of information are often the first casualties at times of conflict or security crackdowns. ARTICLE 19 campaigns for respect for diverse and free speech and for unrestricted information. We believe they are crucial in promoting peace and security and ending conflict. Read more

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Russia: Covering Conflict

13 May 2008

Experience shows that freedom of speech and expression are among the greatest casualties of any conflict. Typically,…

• Press release

  Kenya: High Court lifts ban on play

  19 Apr 2013

  ARTICLE 19 welcomes a decision by the High Court to lift a ban on a play…

• Statement

  

  US: WikiLeaks and hacktivists should not be labelled as threat to US trade

  28 Feb 2013

  ARTICLE 19 is concerned that the new US Administration Strategy on Mitigating…

• Press release

  

  Vietnam: Jailing of thirteen pro-democracy activists is an abuse of fundamental rights

  09 Jan 2013

  ARTICLE 19 condemns the jailing of thirteen pro-democracy activists in…

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