Millions take part in general strike against proposed labour reforms; Neo-Nazi “target list” threatening activists and CSOs Published at 13.10.2026 Country Portugal Category Latest Developments Tags: access to info. law attack on journalist censorship environmental rights excessive force extractive industries HRD threatened intimidation labour rights LGBTI minority groups non state actors office raid private sector protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained public vilification restrictive law Read more
Bill to dissolve “radical” associations criticised, excessive force at pro-Palestinian protests Published at 02.04.2026 Country Belgium Category Latest Developments Tags: attack on journalist excessive force funding restriction intimidation labour rights prevention of protest protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained public vilification refugees and migrants women Read more
Protests in support of former KLA leaders; Threats and attacks against journalists Published at 01.05.2026 Country Kosovo Category Latest Developments Tags: access to info. law attack on journalist internet restriction intimidation labour rights minority groups office raid political interference protest public vilification women youth Read more
Police shooting during Granville protest; Civil society faces stigmatising rhetoric from authorities Published at 16.10.2026 Country Jamaica Category Latest Developments Tags: environmental rights excessive force intimidation killing of protestors labour rights negative court ruling positive court ruling protest protestor(s) detained public vilification restrictive law time,place restrictions women Read more
Nationwide protests over rising fuel prices; Government advances defamation and anti-SLAPP reforms Published at 20.10.2026 Country Ireland Category Latest Developments Tags: censorship enabling law intimidation labour rights LGBTI political interference protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained refugees and migrants restrictive law Read more
Vietnam: Transnational repression persists with abduction of activists, critics targeted and new decrees that will increase digital rights violations Published at 21.10.2026 Country Vietnam Category Latest Developments Tags: censorship harassment HRD detained internet restriction labour rights protest restrictive law transnational repression Read more
Social media users detained and prosecuted under emergency powers; Lawyers’ association targeted over criticism of Chief Justice appointment Published at 21.10.2026 Country Trinidad and Tobago Category Latest Developments Tags: criminal defamation intimidation labour rights protest public vilification surveillance travel ban Read more
Court injunction halts school administrators’ strike; Access to information remains under scrutiny Published at 23.10.2026 Country Bahamas Category Latest Developments Tags: criminal defamation intimidation labour rights LGBTI negative court ruling positive CS development protest protestor(s) detained Read more
Over 100 protesters detained at protest against arms company; Police attack journalists at “remigration” rally Published at 23.10.2026 Country Denmark Category Latest Developments Tags: attack on journalist censorship environmental rights excessive force intimidation labour rights negative court ruling political interference positive court ruling protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained public vilification Read more
भारत: मतदाता सूची में हेरफेर के खिलाफ बड़े पैमाने पर हो रहे विरोध प्रदर्शनों पर कार्रवाई के दौरान हजारों लोगों को हिरासत में लिया गया, साथ ही कार्यकर्ताओं और पत्रकारों को अपराधी ठहराया जा रहा है। Published at 26.10.2026 Country India Category Latest Developments Tags: censorship environmental rights excessive force harassment HRD detained indigenous groups internet restriction journalist detained labour rights land rights prevention of protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained restrictive law torture/ill-treatment youth Read more
Palestine solidarity protester faces terrorism charges over Toronto demonstrations; A new bill raises press freedom concerns Published at 26.10.2026 Country Canada Category Latest Developments Tags: access to info. law censorship CSO closure environmental rights excessive force HRD acquitted indigenous groups labour rights negative court ruling political interference positive court ruling positive CS development prevention of protest protest protestor(s) detained public vilification restrictive law self censorship travel ban Read more
Arrest of youth activists, land rights activist; vote on restrictive draft laws on combating cybercrimes and electronic communication postponed following public criticism Published at 26.10.2026 Country Madagascar Tags: extractive industries HRD detained HRD prosecuted labour rights land rights protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained release of HRDs restrictive law youth Read more
Journalist intimidated and union leader challenges dismissal; Transport workers protest delayed payments Published at 27.10.2025 Country Suriname Category Latest Developments Tags: attack on journalist intimidation labour rights positive court ruling positive CS development protest protestor(s) detained Read more
Politicised government scrutiny engulfs activists, civil society organisations, and journalists in administrative, immigration, and criminal proceedings Published at 27.10.2026 Country United States of America Category Latest Developments Tags: access to info. law attack on journalist excessive force funding restriction HRD prosecuted indigenous groups intimidation journalist detained labour rights LGBTI negative court ruling office raid positive court ruling positive CS development protestor(s) detained public vilification restrictive law surveillance Read more
New right-wing government dismantles NGO Fund under urgent procedure, voters reject abolishing public broadcaster’s licence fee in referendum vote Published at 29.10.2026 Country Slovenia Tags: access to info. law attack on journalist funding restriction intimidation labour rights LGBTI political interference positive CS development protest public vilification Read more
Malta: Legislative proposals rushed without public consultation; abortion rights organisations face censorship and complaints Published at 04.09.2026 Country Malta Category Latest Developments Tags: censorship environmental rights HRD prosecuted labour rights positive court ruling protest Read more
Anti-normalisation protests persist, several trade unions undergo strikes and protests, Sahrawi activists isolated and attacked Published at 03.07.2026 Country Morocco Category Latest Developments Tags: attack on HRD criminal defamation harassment HRD prosecuted labour rights minority groups negative court ruling protest surveillance transnational repression youth Read more
Elections marked by low voter turnout, public service unions hold strikes and protests, HRDs & journalists face surveillance Published at 30.10.2026 Country Morocco Category Latest Developments Tags: criminal defamation HRD prosecuted labour rights protest women Read more
Algeria: Record-low elections turnout, detentions of activists and journalists under terrorism charges, dissolution of teachers’ union Published at 04.09.2026 Country Algeria Category Latest Developments Tags: CSO closure HRD detained HRD prosecuted journalist detained labour rights negative court ruling political interference Read more
Law on False Information on the Internet adopted; use of criminal defamation to intimidate journalists Published at 31.10.2026 Country Angola Tags: attack on HRD criminal defamation excessive force HRD detained HRD prosecuted intimidation journalist detained labour rights land rights prevention of protest protest disruption release of HRDs restrictive law Read more
Pro-democracy activists, trade unions, face escalating clamp down Published at 01.08.2026 Country Eswatini Category Latest Developments Tags: bureaucratic restriction intimidation labour rights prevention of protest protest protestor(s) detained Read more
