Polish Radio 3 was accused of censoring a song which is criticising the government and was created by Kazik Staszewski.
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Freemuse signed an open letter drawing attention to the COVID-19 crisis being used as a pretext for restrictions and anti-democratic activities.
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The Independent Art Foundation revoked an invitation of Turkish artist Serkan Bayer to an exhibition because his artwork was deemed “too obscene.”
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Grup Yorum’s singer Helin Bölek has died on the 288th day of her hunger strike.
Read More »Turkey: Call for action to protect prisoners from COVID19 pandemic
Sixteen human rights organisations call on the Turkish Government to not discriminate against political prisoners in its upcoming early release bill.
Read More »France: Artist targeted over a kiss during the performance
French singer Hoshi has received threats on social media platforms after she kissed one of her dancers during the performance of Amour Censure.
Read More »Freemuse and P24 concerned about reports of Grup Yorum’s members force-feeding
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.
Read More »Russia: Pussy Riot members arrested because of an LGBTI video
Thirteen members of the Pussy Riot were released from detention after being arrested during the photoshoot of a video on LGBTI.
Read More »Spain: Statement on the Universal Periodic Review
Spain: Statement on the Universal Periodic Review 30 January 2020 – In July 2019, Freemuse, PEN Català and PEN International submitted a joint report outlining serious concerns relating to the rights to freedom of expression, information and peaceful assembly in Spain since its last Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in …
Read More »Spain: Government should accept UN UPR recommendations on freedom of expression in their entirety
Spain: Government should accept UN UPR recommendations on freedom of expression in their entirety The undersigning organisations call on the Government of Spain to accept the 20 recommendations on freedom of expression made by other member states during the 3rd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Spain’s …
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