This week: Turkish government cracking down on journalists, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s “Voice Tunnel” in NYC, and problems with the UK’s proposed internet filters.
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Tienchi Martin-Liao discusses how China is primed for a revolution, but though citizens disapprove of current injustices, they are fearful of disturbing stability.
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Bina Shah discusses how the Ahmadis, a community of people in Pakistan, experience prejudice and bigotry that is actually codified under the law.
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In a keynote address first presented at the Jaipur Literary Festival, Basharat Peer discusses his personal experiences with censorship in India.
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Bina Shah discusses the plight of the Shia Muslims, a group in Pakistan being targeted by militants who believe they need to be destroyed or driven out.
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In India, writers and activists are subject to blatant misappropriations of law, while those with political connections get leniency.
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The International Press Freedom Awards is “an annual recognition of courageous journalism” hosted by the CPJ. Today there are a record 179 journalists in prison.
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