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NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM Kazinforms Timeline is the one-stop shop where you can learn about historical events for the 23rd of November. See what notable events happened throughout Kazakhstans history on November 23.

The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) believes the culture of impunity is thriving because of various African governments' silence on crimes against journalists, coupled with the lack of thorough investigations.

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX), a network of African freedom of expression and media development organizations has urged governments in Africa to respect digital rights of citizens in their respective countries. AFEX also called on governments across the continent to work towards formulating and implementing policies that promote the exercise and enjoyment of human rights on the internet and particularly meaningful and affordable connectivity as well as bri...

The people of Myanmar have the right to open, reliable, and secure internet access for all without discrimination. Today, May 31, the #KeepItOn coalition is calling on the military and all public authorities in Myanmar to immediately stop imposing internet shutdowns to infringe on the fundamental rights of people across the country.

WARRI – Dr. Uzo Israel ,a consultant clinical psychologist has advocated what she termed “Relaxation And Water Therapy” as the most effective ways of managing stress especially in a pandemic. Speaking during a one day webinar on the topic “Managing Stress , Trauma And Other Psychological /Mental Health Challenges In The Coverage Of Pandemics And Crisis Situations” , Dr. Israel said, both water and relaxation therapies were cheap and without any side effects. The webinar org...

AFEX condemns killing of Kenyan journalist and demands investigation Journalist Betty Barasa, Visuasa News/Facebook Evidence points to the fact that the killing of editor and producer, Betty Muthekele Barasa, by assailants who invaded her home, could be linked to her work. This statement was originally published on africafex.org on 12 April 2021. The African Freedom of Expression Exchange (AFEX) is profoundly dismayed by, and strongly condemns...

When the Web Goes Dark: State Control & the Internet Autocrats around the world are manipulating access to the internet as a means of state control, especially in the face of protests and dissent. From Myanmar to Venezuela to Iran, we’ve seen a rise in blackouts cutting off critical channels of communication, an increasingly dangerous prospect in the middle of a pandemic. This public program will feature experts in human rights, technology, and cyber access to understand the implications of b...

Audrey AzoulayAs part of efforts to hold perpetrators of violence against journalists and media outlets accountable, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), African Union (AU) bodies and other media partners have launched a Digital Platform For Safety Of Journalists in Africa. Over the years, journalists and media workers in Africa have been victims of harassment, torture, intimidation, battery and threat to life while some have even been murdered in the c...