Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
Turkish Journalist Özlem Gürses Arrested, Then Released on Probation
Turkish journalist Özlem Gürses was arrested in Ankara on December 20, 2023, for statements made on her YouTube channel, then released on probation with house arrest and a ban on international travel after being accused of "publicly insulting the military or security forces.
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40% Bias Score
Israel Government Accused of Silencing Dissent Amidst Gaza War
The Israeli government is facing criticism for actions perceived as attempts to silence dissenting opinions by defunding cultural institutions like the KAN public broadcaster, Tel Aviv Cinematheque, and Batsheva Dance Company, and by controlling school curricula, amidst an ongoing war in Gaza.
Israel Government Accused of Silencing Dissent Amidst Gaza War
The Israeli government is facing criticism for actions perceived as attempts to silence dissenting opinions by defunding cultural institutions like the KAN public broadcaster, Tel Aviv Cinematheque, and Batsheva Dance Company, and by controlling school curricula, amidst an ongoing war in Gaza.
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60% Bias Score
Record Number of UK Protesters Jailed for Christmas
Forty UK protesters, aged 22-58, will be imprisoned this Christmas for climate or Gaza-related protests, facing lengthy sentences that spark concerns about freedom of speech and the government's response to dissent.
Record Number of UK Protesters Jailed for Christmas
Forty UK protesters, aged 22-58, will be imprisoned this Christmas for climate or Gaza-related protests, facing lengthy sentences that spark concerns about freedom of speech and the government's response to dissent.
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64% Bias Score
Kyrgyzstan Passes Defamation Law, Raising Free Speech Concerns
The Kyrgyz Parliament passed a law imposing fines for defamation, reduced from initial proposals, with enforcement shifted to law enforcement agencies; critics fear this restricts free speech, adding to existing limitations on online information.
Kyrgyzstan Passes Defamation Law, Raising Free Speech Concerns
The Kyrgyz Parliament passed a law imposing fines for defamation, reduced from initial proposals, with enforcement shifted to law enforcement agencies; critics fear this restricts free speech, adding to existing limitations on online information.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Backs Increased Penalties for Hate Crimes
The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase penalties for hate crimes by one-third, adding to existing sentences for offenses involving discrimination; the bill is backed by the government and aims to protect minority groups, but concerns exist regarding its impact ...
Dutch Parliament Backs Increased Penalties for Hate Crimes
The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase penalties for hate crimes by one-third, adding to existing sentences for offenses involving discrimination; the bill is backed by the government and aims to protect minority groups, but concerns exist regarding its impact ...
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40% Bias Score
Facebook Restricted Palestinian News Reach During Israel-Hamas War
A BBC investigation found that Facebook significantly reduced the reach of Palestinian news outlets during the October 2023 Israel-Hamas war, with engagement dropping by 77%, while Israeli news sources saw a 37% increase; leaked documents indicate algorithmic changes specifically targeting Palestini...
Facebook Restricted Palestinian News Reach During Israel-Hamas War
A BBC investigation found that Facebook significantly reduced the reach of Palestinian news outlets during the October 2023 Israel-Hamas war, with engagement dropping by 77%, while Israeli news sources saw a 37% increase; leaked documents indicate algorithmic changes specifically targeting Palestini...
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40% Bias Score
French Court to Sentence Eight for Roles in Teacher's Beheading
A Paris court will sentence eight individuals accused of abetting the October 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a French teacher beheaded after false accusations of Islamophobia spread online; the trial explores the legal boundaries of indirect complicity in terrorism.
French Court to Sentence Eight for Roles in Teacher's Beheading
A Paris court will sentence eight individuals accused of abetting the October 2020 murder of Samuel Paty, a French teacher beheaded after false accusations of Islamophobia spread online; the trial explores the legal boundaries of indirect complicity in terrorism.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Columnist Ends Column Amidst Criticism and Censorship
Moroccan-Dutch columnist Hassnae Bouazza is ending her column after receiving feedback from her editor-in-chief about needing "more nuance" in her writing on racism and genocide; she views this as an attempt to legitimize these issues. Bouazza also notes being blocked by Geert Wilders on Twitter, hi...
Dutch Columnist Ends Column Amidst Criticism and Censorship
Moroccan-Dutch columnist Hassnae Bouazza is ending her column after receiving feedback from her editor-in-chief about needing "more nuance" in her writing on racism and genocide; she views this as an attempt to legitimize these issues. Bouazza also notes being blocked by Geert Wilders on Twitter, hi...
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56% Bias Score
Algerian Author Faces Life Sentence for Criticizing Regime
Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal faces life imprisonment in Algeria for criticizing the Islamist regime; his arrest highlights the suppression of dissent and free speech.
Algerian Author Faces Life Sentence for Criticizing Regime
Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal faces life imprisonment in Algeria for criticizing the Islamist regime; his arrest highlights the suppression of dissent and free speech.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Backs Stricter Penalties for Hate Crimes
The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase penalties for hate crimes, adding harsher sentences for offenses involving discrimination, aiming to protect minority groups while addressing concerns about freedom of speech.
Dutch Parliament Backs Stricter Penalties for Hate Crimes
The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase penalties for hate crimes, adding harsher sentences for offenses involving discrimination, aiming to protect minority groups while addressing concerns about freedom of speech.
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36% Bias Score
Netherlands Approves Increased Penalties for Hate Crimes
The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase penalties for hate crimes by one-third, with broad support except from a few parties raising concerns about freedom of speech; the bill now moves to the Senate.
Netherlands Approves Increased Penalties for Hate Crimes
The Dutch House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase penalties for hate crimes by one-third, with broad support except from a few parties raising concerns about freedom of speech; the bill now moves to the Senate.
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32% Bias Score
Spain proposes bill to correct online misinformation from influencers
Spain's government introduced a bill allowing citizens to correct online misinformation, especially from influencers with over 100,000 followers, replacing a 1984 law and aiming to combat false news across traditional and digital media.
Spain proposes bill to correct online misinformation from influencers
Spain's government introduced a bill allowing citizens to correct online misinformation, especially from influencers with over 100,000 followers, replacing a 1984 law and aiming to combat false news across traditional and digital media.
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40% Bias Score