Twitter has censored a cartoon by Charb, who was killed in the 2015 attack on the Charlie Hebdo headquarters in Paris.
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Performance artist Marina Abramovic was assaulted by a man who smashed a paper portrait over her head after a book signing event in Florence, Italy.
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The Ukrainian city of Lviv has banned all Russian-language cultural products such as books, films and songs.
Read More »Spain: Rappers’ jail sentences reduced on appeal
Members of Spanish rap group La Insurgencia have had their two-year jail sentences for "supporting terrorism" reduced to six months on appeal.
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Dareen Tatour released from prison, Ferhat Tunç sentenced, Shahidul Alam refused bail, no extradition for Valtonyc, and Pilato's trial continues.
Read More »Turkey: Award-winning musician Ferhat Tunç sentenced to prison for terrorist propaganda
Musician Ferhat Tunç has been sentenced in Turkey to one year, 11 months and 12 days in prison for “making propaganda of a terrorist organization”.
Read More »Trial resumes for Zambian singer Pilato as he suspends public performances
As Pilato's trial for allegedly disobeying lawful orders continues, the Zambian musician says he will no longer perform in public, for safety reasons.
Read More »Freemuse and ARC call for Singapore government to drop charges against artist Seelan Palay
Freemuse and ARC call upon the Singapore government to drop all charges against artist Seelan Palay over his October 2017 peaceful performance.
Read More »Freemuse calls for protection of Kyrgyz musician receiving death threats over music video
Freemuse calls for Kyrgyz authorities to ensure the safety of singer Zere Asylbek after she received multiple death threats over her music video.
Read More »Israel: Palestinian poet Dareen Tatour released from prison
On 20 September, poet Dareen Tatour was released from prison after serving several years in detention and house arrest over one of her poems.
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