21 freedom of expression cases this year under 'repressive' laws

More than 50 civil society organisations resume the decade-old call for the abolition of the Sedition Act 1948 as the country recorded 21 freedom of expression cases in the first four months of this year.

Presenting the figures while unveiling the People’s Agenda’s leading up to the 15th general election, Suaram executive director Sevan Doraisamy (above) said the government’s continuous clampdown on activists and critical voices undermined the pledges it made to promote and protect human rights...