In many parts of the world, a single social media post can now trigger arrest, investigation, and public vilification. In Pakistan, the distance between a tweet and a courtroom has grown alarmingly short, reflecting a broader regional shift in how states perceive and police digital expression. Across the Asia-Pacific, governments increasingly frame online restrictions as […]
Tag: Freedom of Expression
NetMission Digest – Issue #34: EMFA Applied: A Causerie on Media Safeguards (Wednesday, September 3, 2025)
This August, most parts of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) will officially come into force across the EU. Policymakers and regulators outside Europe are watching closely. The big question: can this ambitious law help rebuild a healthier, more resilient media ecosystem at a time when journalism faces constant disruption and unprecedented threats? This supranational […]
PECA’s Power Play: Can Pakistani Youth Keep Their Voices Online? – Maryam Khalid
Pakistan’s digital landscape buzzes with activity. Young people are at the forefront, engaging in vibrant online communities and different social media scenes. However, a recent update to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) has cast a shadow of uncertainty. This article explores the implications of these amendments for free speech in Pakistan’s digital space. […]
How The Myanmar Cybersecurity Bill 2022 Threatens Rights To Privacy, Freedom Of Expression, And Access To Information – Jeremy Z. M.
Background The State Administrative Council (SAC) started to circulate a draft Cyber Security Law in February 2021 with the intention to replace the Electronic Transition Law (ETL) 2004, which was last amended on February 25, 2014. The revised draft of the Cyber Security Law was circulated in the following year in January 2022. This article […]