Authors
Khan, Irene, UN. Human Rights Council. Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression
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- Geneva : UN
Table of Contents
- Journalists in exile 1
- Report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan 1
- I. Introduction 2
- II. International legal framework 3
- III. Transnational repression 5
- A. Physical violence: assassination, assault and abduction 6
- B. Digital threats: online violence, surveillance and disruption 7
- C. Legal threats: prosecution, extradition and retaliation 9
- D. Repression by proxy: targeting family members 10
- IV. Protection in exile 11
- A. Legal status: emergency visas and residence permits 11
- B. Safety and security: role and responsibilities of host States 13
- C. Digital technology: companies’ responsibility for human rights 14
- D. Journalism in exile: challenges and good practices 15
- V. Road ahead: conclusions and recommendations 17