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culture2 days ago

Adelaide Writers’ Week Cancelled After Backlash Over Abdel-Fattah Disinvitation

Adelaide Writers’ Week 2026 was cancelled amid a mass walkout after the festival board disinvited Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah over “cultural sensitivities” following a Bondi attack. More than 180 authors and speakers withdrew, the board resigned (save for the city council representative), and Louise Adler, the director, also resigned. A new board led by Judy Potter was named to steer a scaled-back Adelaide Festival, with refunds for ticketholders. Abdel-Fattah rejected the board’s apology, calling the move racist and an attack on free speech; the government emphasized safeguarding the festival’s future.

via The Guardian|
#adelaide#adelaide-writers-week#culture
world4 months ago

Colombian Court Rules Meta Wrong to Ban Porn Star's Instagram

Colombia's Constitutional Court ruled that Meta wrongfully shut down adult actress Esperanza Gomez's Instagram account, citing it as an arbitrary restriction of her freedom of expression and ordering Meta to review its policies. The court criticized Meta for inconsistent content moderation and emphasized the need for transparent mechanisms for challenging moderation decisions.

via CBS News|
#colombia-court#freedom-of-expression#instagram
world5 months ago

US Imposes Sanctions and Tariffs Amid Brazil Judicial Controversies

The United States has imposed sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes for serious human rights abuses, including arbitrary detention and efforts to silence political critics through secret orders and restrictions on online speech, citing violations of fair trial guarantees and freedom of expression.

via U.S. Department of State (.gov)|
#alexandre-de-moraes#brazil#freedom-of-expression
world6 months ago

Turkey detains cartoonists over Prophet Muhammad caricatures

Turkish police detained four employees of the satirical magazine LeMan over a controversial cartoon allegedly depicting Prophet Muhammad, sparking protests and a government investigation. The magazine claims the cartoon was misinterpreted and intended to highlight Muslim suffering, but authorities and protesters see it as an insult, leading to arrests and clashes. The incident raises concerns over freedom of expression and religious sensitivities in Turkey.

via CBS News|
#detention#freedom-of-expression#prophet-muhammad-cartoon
world6 months ago

Turkey detains cartoonists over Prophet Muhammad caricature

Turkish authorities detained three cartoonists over a satirical cartoon that appeared to depict prophets Moses and Muhammad shaking hands in the sky, drawing condemnation from officials and religious conservatives. The magazine apologized, claiming the cartoon aimed to highlight suffering and was misunderstood, but the government launched an investigation under laws criminalizing incitement to hatred, amid protests and concerns over press freedom in Turkey.

via Reuters|
#cartoonists#freedom-of-expression#religious-harmony
film1 year ago

Sean Penn Champions Political Incorrectness at Marrakech Tribute

Sean Penn, while being honored at the Marrakech Film Festival, encouraged people to embrace political incorrectness and diversity of opinion. He referenced a 2018 debate on political correctness and criticized the lack of diversity in behavior and language. Penn, a two-time Oscar winner, received the award from Valeria Golino and highlighted the importance of freedom of expression in storytelling.

via Variety|
#diversity#film#freedom-of-expression
world-news1 year ago

Argentina Opposes UN Measure on Online Gender Violence

Argentina was the only country to vote against a UN resolution aimed at combating online violence against women and girls, citing concerns over ambiguous terms like "hate speech" and "misinformation" that could restrict freedom of expression. President Javier Milei, a critic of the UN, argues that the resolution aligns with an ideological agenda. This vote follows Argentina's recent opposition to another UN resolution on indigenous rights. Milei's administration has implemented controversial social and economic policies, including changes affecting abortion access and LGBTQ rights.

via CNN|
#argentina#freedom-of-expression#javier-milei
world-news1 year ago

India Lifts Ban on Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' Due to Missing Order

The Indian government's ban on importing Salman Rushdie's novel 'The Satanic Verses' is set to be lifted after failing to locate the original order, 36 years after it was imposed. The ban, initially enacted due to fears of backlash from Muslim MPs, was challenged in court by Sandipan Khan, who found no official notification of the ban. The Delhi high court concluded that the order was "untraceable," effectively lifting the import restrictions. Rushdie has always maintained that his novel is a fictional exploration of religion, migration, and identity.

via The Guardian|
#book-ban#freedom-of-expression#india
politics1 year ago

Tiananmen's Legacy: 35 Years of Censorship and Remembrance

Hong Kong police briefly detained performance artist Sanmu Chen on the eve of the 35th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown, highlighting the region's diminishing freedom of expression. The annual vigil in Victoria Park has been suppressed under a national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020, which critics argue has eroded promised freedoms. The law has led to the disbanding of the vigil's organizing group and the arrest of several pro-democracy activists.

via NBC News|
#freedom-of-expression#hong-kong#national-security-law