As more and more governments turn to data localization, these laws’ negative impact on digital rights are becoming increasingly clear. The multistakeholder community must come together to devise ...

The United States’ long tradition of leadership in promoting an open Internet has directly contributed to its strength as a ...

The arrest and imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu appears to mark a profound transformation in governance in Turkey.

Election commissions should look to South Africa for lessons on how to advance free expression and access to information online.

Turkey’s government is improperly using its leverage over media to limit public debate about government actions and punish journalists and media owners who dispute government claims, deepening the ...

Freedom House is founded on the core conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic nations where governments are accountable to their people. New Reporting Tool to Combat Spyware and Surveillance ...

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