Freedom of speech & expression under attack in Pakistan, Brazil & Sierra Leone
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This week in The Checklist we take a look at attacks on freedom of speech and expression in different regions. In Pakistan, rage against Aurat March, a march by feminist activists on Women's Day, took the form of a dangerous disinformation campaign. In Brazil, a YouTuber and digital influencer was summoned after referring to President Jair Bolsonaro as a genocidist in a post on his social media. A new bill proposed in Sierra Leone could lead to further suppression of digital rights and freedoms, especially of people criticizing the government.
Freedom of speech & expression under attack in Pakistan, Brazil & Sierra Leone
Freedom of speech & expression under attack…
Freedom of speech & expression under attack in Pakistan, Brazil & Sierra Leone
This week in The Checklist we take a look at attacks on freedom of speech and expression in different regions. In Pakistan, rage against Aurat March, a march by feminist activists on Women's Day, took the form of a dangerous disinformation campaign. In Brazil, a YouTuber and digital influencer was summoned after referring to President Jair Bolsonaro as a genocidist in a post on his social media. A new bill proposed in Sierra Leone could lead to further suppression of digital rights and freedoms, especially of people criticizing the government.