ARTICLE 19

China’s role in digital repression in Iran ⬇️ Our new report reveals how China has helped build Iran’s surveillance, censorship, and infrastructure of information control inside the country. article19.org/resources/tigh…

We welcome news that human rights defenders Nasta Lojka & Marfa Rabkova and journalist Katsiaryna Andreeva are among 250 prisoners released in #Belarus But this does not signal a change in repressive policies. All political prisoners must be freed. article19.org/resources/bela…

428 global organisations & 266 individuals express solidarity with human rights defender Andrie Yunus. We call on the Indonesian authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into his attempted assassination, and hold all perpetrators accountable. article19.org/resources/indo…

The European Commission is looking into ways to help Iranians circumvent the internet blockage by the regime. @kajakallas will provide more information soon. #Iran #DigitalBlackoutIran

We stand in solidarity with Andrie Yunus and @KontraS. We call on the government of Indonesia to conduct a thorough, independent investigation into the acid attack on Andrie Yunus, targeted for his activism – most recently during 2025 protests. article19.org/resources/indo…

It has been 15 years since #HRD Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace was arbitrarily arrested and sentenced to life in prison in🇧🇭#Bahrain for his role in the pro-democracy movement. 📣As he is still denied adequate medical care, we urge for his immediate release! 👉fidh.org/en/region/nort…

Bahrain: Release human rights defender Dr Abduljalil Al-Singace Read @article19org story: article19.org/resources/bahr…

Iran’s control over the internet is modelled on China's approach, and China plays an advisory role in Iran’s tech and surveillance – including efforts to ‘centralise control and perfect digital authoritarianism', says ARTICLE 19’s @michaelcaster thewirechina.com/2026/03/15/how…

Following US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Iran's response, ARTICLE 19 raises urgent alarm about violations against international law + international humanitarian law. Civilians must be protected and free expression upheld. There must be a ceasefire now. article19.org/resources/midd…

📍TUESDAY: An #HRC61 side event sponsored by @IHRDC, supported by Impact Iran and moderated by @shahinmilani81, on the 2026 massacres, protestors, families and children in Iran, featuring an expert panel including #FFMI chair Sara Hossain and Iran SR @drmaisato.

We call for an immediate ceasefire and protection of civilians. Unlawful intervention is not a solution. States must reaffirm their commitment to the principles of the UN Charter – the foundations of global peace and security.

As war in the Middle East continues, ARTICLE 19 raises urgent alarm about the violations of international law and international humanitarian law, and violations of freedom of expression and information manipulation. article19.org/resources/midd…

Social media has been flooded with disinformation. Tech companies must be transparent, and recognise the pivotal role they play in modern conflict. We call on them to respect international human rights and humanitarian law.

Reporting on the war has been stifled by censorship imposed by all parties to the conflict and third states.  We must have access to reliable news and information. Censorship inhibits war reporting, and internet blackouts and AI pose profound risks to civilians.

‘We stand in solidarity with Andrie Yunus, @KontraSupdates, and human rights defenders at large in Indonesia. Targeted attacks against human rights defenders are attacks on democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression.' article19.org/resources/indo…

“So much violence, so much death.” @drmaisato, Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran, called for a diplomatic dialogue to end the military escalation. “The people of #Iran must be at the heart of any solution,” she told the @UN Human Rights Council at #HRC61.

ARTICLE 19 condemns the targeting of human rights activist Pushpan Murugiah. We call on authorities to drop the charges against him and push for greater transparency in public life in Malaysia.

Taking place during Day 2 at #PDAF2026 📌 Workshop | War Propaganda 2.0: A multi-stakeholder approach to protection and accountability 🔎The main goal of the session is to encourage a coordinated, human-rights-based response to digital propaganda for war, and to reflect on the feasibility of developing a global framework or process (potentially inspired by the Rabat Plan of Action) to guide policy, platform governance, and accountability mechanisms. By the end of the session, participants are expected to leave with a clearer understanding of the legal and policy gaps, practical insights from conflict-affected regions, and concrete ideas for future collaboration, including avenues for research, advocacy, and standard-setting at the international level. 📅 Day 2 | 31 March 2026 | Online 🌐 Register now: events.ringcentral.com/events/pdaf-20… #PDAF @accessnow @article19org

Our joint mission to Türkiye concludes that independent journalism is under systemic siege: 100 lawfare cases, digital shutdowns, economic pressure, and impunity for violence against the press. Read the full report 👇 mfrr.eu/systemic-siege…

ARTICLE 19 and @MediaFreedomEU partners stand in solidarity with the Investigative Reporting Lab. The defamation ruling against this leading non-profit outlet is a blow to media freedom in North Macedonia, and we call for the decision to be overturned. article19.org/resources/nort…