“This is an affront to democracy and an indication of a weak and decaying government's descent into authoritarianism.”

EU federal states have sought to repress any act of solidarity with Palestine, considering it unlawful and banning various slogans. However, courts in several Central European countries have recently overruled these restrictions.

A British pro-Palestinian academic fired by his university for his views continues his legal battle against the institution.

The passage of a “sectarian bill” in Pakistan’s Senate has sparked a robust debate both within the country and outside - the potential impact of this bill on the minority Shia community.

Iran’s foreign minister has warned Sweden of “decisive decisions” by Muslim countries in case the situation is not handled.

The British government has sent a controversial anti BDS bill for parliamentary approval, resulting in protests against what is seen by many in civil society as an attack on freedom of speech.

Charlie Hebdo has over the years been in news for all the wrong reasons, mostly for its no-holds-barred attacks on Islam and Islamic sanctities in the name of free speech and freedom of expression.