The Unsettling Rise of Internet Censorship Around the World

The Unsettling Rise of Internet Censorship Around the World is published by Freedom House. Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iran and Turkey are among countries deemed 'not free' in the world. The UK's Patriot Act and UK's 'Snooper’s Charter' (Investigatory Powers Act) are examples of double standards in the West. Uganda, Uganda and Tanzania are blocking access to certain websites including social media sites. Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe are subject to tight restrictions and say they are trying to silence dissent.