French singer Hoshi has received threats on social media platforms after she kissed one of her dancers during the performance of Amour Censure.

Sixteen human rights organisations call on the Turkish Government to not discriminate against political prisoners in its upcoming early release bill.

After a police raid on the house where the Grup Yorum members have been staying, they were taken to the hospital to be force-fed.

ART UNDER THREAT IN 2016: WHAT DROVE VIOLATIONS The following section of the Art under Threat in 2016 report explores the issues and tendencies that drove governments and other groups to limit artistic expression. TABLE OF CONTENTS * Click on the following titles to be taken to that part of …

Tsvetkova has reported persecutions and harassment as a result of her activism, drama, and artistic activities. This most recent case against her was initiated in October 2019 and she has been under house arrest since 22 November.

ART UNDER THREAT IN 2016: RUSSIA SERIOUS VIOLATIONS: 10 ACTS OF CENSORSHIP: 16 Religious orthodoxy and political nationalism, under the guise of morality and protectionism, continued to be the main motivations behind attacks on artistic freedom in Russia in 2016. While Russia has moved from the third country with the …

Thirteen members of the Pussy Riot were released from detention after being arrested during the photoshoot of a video on LGBTI.

The musician is reportedly 'not surprised' by the decision and remains in exile.

Sweden - 15 May 2019: Freemuse Executive Director Dr. Srirak Plipat spoke at the Swedish Performing Arts Biennial 2019.

ART UNDER THREAT IN 2016: TURKEY SERIOUS VIOLATIONS: 23 ACTS OF CENSORSHIP: 13 2016 was a year when the situation for freedom of expression in Turkey went from bad to worse. The attempted coup against President Erdoğan on 15 July 2016 and the following State of Emergency led to a …