On Monday, January 27, 2025, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, visited Flava FM radio station in Kitwe, Zambia. It was alleged that Zambia Police attempted to ...

Four UN Special Rapporteurs have written jointly to the UK government demanding explanation of its inappropriate persecution ...

UN special rapporteur Irene Khan’s initial report is incredibly instructive and makes clear that the government has plenty of ...

A report by the United Nations’ special rapporteur says human rights are at a crossroads in Zambia as the country prepares ...

Khan acknowledged positive strides made by the Zambian government since assuming office in 2021, particularly the adoption of the Access to Information Act.

The U.N. Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, called the arrest "shocking news" and urged Switzerland to investigate and release him in a post on the X social media ...

Ali Abunimah, an American pro-Palestinian journalist, was arrested by Swiss police in Zurich, raising serious concerns about freedom of speech. The arrest has prompted condemnation from the U.N. and ...

President Hakainde Hichilema has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to continue promoting freedom of expression and opinion for the ...

A United Nations special rapporteur is on a 10-day visit to Zambia to assess accusations that the government is stifling dissent. According to the U.N., Irene Khan will also focus on Zambia’s legal ...

The Philippines' largest network of private schools has withdrawn from the government's controversial anti-insurgency task force, ending a contentious three-month membership that prompted pushback ...