South Korea: Activists and journalists restricted from travel to Gaza and Ukraine as amendments proposed that could restrict expression Published at 15.10.2026 Country South Korea Category Latest Developments Tags: bureaucratic restriction censorship protestor(s) detained restrictive law travel ban women Read more
State budget confirms “shattering” cuts to social and health organisations; Assault of an antifascist protester sparks calls to ban face coverings at protests Published at 16.10.2026 Country Finland Category Latest Developments Tags: access to info. law attack on HRD environmental rights funding restriction HRD acquitted LGBTI non state actors positive court ruling protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained public vilification travel ban 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
Nepal: Still no justice for protesters one year on as journalists and critics continue to be targeted Published at 19.10.2026 Country Nepal Category Latest Developments Tags: bureaucratic restriction harassment journalist detained office raid protestor(s) detained torture/ill-treatment youth Read more
Environmental organisations’ challenge against oil field approvals upheld on appeal; Court blocks extradition of Aegean Boat Report founder to Greece Published at 19.10.2026 Country Norway Category Latest Developments Tags: excessive force extractive industries HRD detained intimidation positive court ruling private sector protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained refugees and migrants Read more
Maldives: Media continue to face restrictions, opposition activists detained, while still no justice for Rilwan Published at 20.10.2026 Country Maldives Category Latest Developments Tags: bureaucratic restriction protest disruption protestor(s) detained 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
Turkey launches mass crackdown on LGBTQI+ community under “My Family Is Safe” operation Published at 21.10.2026 Country Turkey Category Latest Developments Tags: censorship excessive force HRD detained journalist detained LGBTI office raid positive court ruling positive CS development protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained public vilification torture/ill-treatment 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
Sri Lanka: Reports highlight activists facing surveillance and harassment, new restrictive bills proposed and gatherings in the North disrupted Published at 23.10.2026 Country Sri Lanka Category Latest Developments Tags: harassment HRD threatened protest disruption protestor(s) detained restrictive law surveillance torture/ill-treatment women 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
Senate rejects WTMO bill to tighten scrutiny of civil society funding; Watchdogs warn legislative proposals threaten civic space on “public order” grounds Published at 23.10.2026 Country Netherlands Category Latest Developments Tags: attack on journalist funding restriction intimidation positive court ruling positive CS development protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained refugees and migrants surveillance time,place restrictions 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
Civic space violations multiply after military coup: ban on protests and “unauthorised” press conferences, abductions, attacks and killing of activist Published at 26.10.2026 Country Guinea Bissau Tags: attack on HRD attack on journalist censorship enforced disappearance excessive force harassment HRD killing intimidation journalist detained office raid prevention of protest protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained 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
Indonesia: Activists continue to be targeted, censorship around forest fires and disruption of activism in Papua Published at 28.10.2026 Country Indonesia Category Latest Developments Tags: attack on HRD censorship environmental rights excessive force harassment HRD detained HRD prosecuted internet restriction intimidation minority groups negative court ruling protest disruption protestor(s) detained youth Read more
Australia: Police use temporary powers in WA to ban protesters from defence conference and continue to arrest climate protesters Published at 28.10.2026 Country Australia Category Latest Developments Tags: bureaucratic restriction environmental rights positive court ruling protestor(s) detained women Read more
Pakistan: Lawyers re-arrested, journalists targeted, crackdown on the opposition and emergency rule imposed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Published at 29.10.2026 Country Pakistan Category Latest Developments Tags: censorship HRD detained internet restriction journalist detained minority groups prevention of protest protest disruption protestor(s) detained restrictive law women Read more
