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Thailand: UN rights expert warns against curbs on free speech ahead of major vote

Thailand: UN rights expert warns against curbs on free speech ahead of major vote

New York, July 27 (Just Earth News): The United Nations human rights expert on freedom of opinion and expression has condemned recent Government clampdown over public and social media expressions in Thailand ahead of a constitutional referendum scheduled for 7 August.

UN expert warns combat against violent extremism could be used as ‘excuse’ to curb free speech

UN expert warns combat against violent extremism could be used as ‘excuse’ to curb free speech

New York, May 4 (Just Earth News/IBNS): A United Nations human rights expert on Tuesday signaled concern that efforts to counter “violent extremism” may be construed as the “perfect excuse” for democratic and authoritarian governments to restrict free expression and control access to information.