Iraq: Authorities must Cease Crackdown on Free Speech

By John Lee. A group of human rights organisations have expressed their deepest concern regarding the Iraqi authorities' recent campaign to crack down on 'indecent content' online. This crackdown, they say, has a chilling effect and will stifle free speech in the country. The statement, which can be read in full here, is signed by

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