Friday, 12 August 2022

Iranian society has been taken hostage, says exiled documentary film-maker

Vahid Zarezade and Gelareh Kakavand have been forced to flee the country after being interrogated and beaten for their work highlighting conditions in Iran's prisons. Read our interview here. Photo: Sadra Abdulahi

Index supports The Shift News in freedom of information battle with Malta's government

Read why we have joined with other free expression, press freedom, and journalists’ organisations to express support for the media outlet as it faces an all-out legal battle with government entities in the country.
Photo: Koby/Unsplash

Why are the letters of political prisoners in Belarus so cheerful?

Censorship of communications means that those detained by Lukashenka's regime are not free to express themselves openly, writes Ala Sivets. Illustration: Natasha Garlukovic

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