Tag #Freedom Of Expression

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Serbia: 20 Arrested on Charges of Violently Overthrowing Constitutional Order

At least 20 people have been arrested in Serbia in the last eight months under suspicion of "violently overthrowing the constitutional order," including students and activists, raising concerns about the government's response to protests and potential misuse of anti-government laws.

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UK Parliament declares Palestine Action a terrorist organization

The UK Parliament voted to proscribe Palestine Action, a campaign group, as a terrorist organization after its activists damaged military planes, sparking concerns about free speech and setting a precedent for future crackdowns on similar protests.

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Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Chant Sparks Outrage, Debate on Festival Responsibility

Following Bob Vylan's "Death to the IDF" chant at Glastonbury Festival, the BBC apologized, the UK Prime Minister condemned the statement, and the band's US tour was cancelled, raising questions about freedom of speech at music festivals.

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Turkey Arrests Cartoonists Over Depiction of Prophets, Sparking Protests

Turkish President Erdogan condemned a satirical cartoon depicting prophets Muhammad and Moses as a 'vile provocation,' leading to the arrest of four cartoonists and protests in Istanbul, highlighting the ongoing tension between freedom of speech and religious sensitivities in Turkey, which ranks 158...

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Merz's "Circus Tent" Remark Sparks Outrage Over LGBTQ+ Flag

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz sparked outrage by comparing the Bundestag's rainbow flag to a "circus tent," drawing criticism from coalition partners and LGBTQ+ advocates who viewed it as insensitive given rising attacks on queer individuals. The incident underscores growing tensions within the g...

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Turkish Satirical Magazine Employees Arrested for Cartoon Depicting Prophet Muhammad

Four employees of Turkey's LeMan magazine were arrested for publishing a cartoon interpreted as depicting the Prophet Muhammad, sparking protests and an investigation into "publicly insulting religious values", drawing parallels to the Charlie Hebdo attacks.

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Kneecap's Glastonbury Performance Amidst Political Backlash

The Irish-language hip-hop group Kneecap performed at Glastonbury Festival despite controversy over its pro-Palestinian statements and a terrorism charge against a band member, highlighting the intersection of music, politics, and identity in Northern Ireland.

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Madımak Hotel Fire: A Legacy of Religious Extremism and Censorship

The Madımak Hotel fire in Sivas, Turkey, on July 2, 1993, resulted in the death of 37 people, highlighting the dangers of religious extremism and inadequate response to such incidents. The event continues to raise concerns about freedom of expression and the handling of religiously motivated violenc...

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LeMan Cartoon Sparks Arrests and Protests in Turkey

In Turkey, a cartoon in LeMan magazine depicting a slain Gazan Muslim named Muhammad sparked arrests of four staff members, attacks on LeMan's offices, and protests, raising concerns about freedom of expression.

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Turkey: 18 Groups Condemn Arrest of Five Journalists

Five Turkish journalists—Dicle Baştürk, Yavuz Akengin, Eylem Emel Yılmaz, Ozan Cırık, and Metin Yoksu—were arrested in Artvin on charges of 'organization membership' related to their reporting, prompting condemnation from 18 press and civil society organizations who argue the arrests threaten press ...

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Bob Vylan's Anti-IDF Chants Spark BBC Apology and International Backlash

Bob Vylan's Glastonbury performance, featuring chants of "death to the IDF" and "free Palestine", prompted a BBC apology for not cutting the live stream, an Ofcom investigation, government questioning, and the US revoking the band's tour visas.

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BBC Condemned for Airing Antisemitic Remarks at Glastonbury

At Glastonbury, Bob Vylan's antisemitic remarks, including chants of "Death, death to the IDF", were broadcast live by the BBC, resulting in widespread condemnation, a national shame declaration, and the revocation of the band's US visas.

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