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Wednesday 24.6.2020 Singapore - Latest Developments
Civic space restrictions continue unabated in Singapore despite COVID-19 pandemic, as election looms
In the past few months, Singapore has continued to crack down on lone protesters, sustained its use of the Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act (POFMA) to restrict freedom of expression online and harassed individuals under Singapore’s contempt of court law Read more
Wednesday 8.4.2020 Thailand - Latest Developments
Activists and opposition face judicial harassment as emergency measures in Thailand raise concerns
Protesters holding a “Run Against Dictatorship” in January 2020 faced obstruction, harassment and intimidation. A leading opposition party was dissolved by the courts in February 2020, a move that many believe was politically motivated. Authorities have dropped serious charges against officials involved in the murder of a prominent ethnic Karen activist. A journalist was convicted for her social media post and human rights defenders continue to face charges for exposing labour abuses. New emergency laws passed could threaten the right to freedom of expression and access to information Read more
Wednesday 26.2.2020 Cambodia - Latest Developments
Politically motivated trial of Cambodian opposition leader continues despite international pressure
Over the last few months there have been continued attempts by the Hun Sen government to target the opposition. The trial of opposition leader Kem Sokha has begun, while many opposition members have been arrested and charged. The government has also failed to amend the NGO law, and two former RFA journalists continue to face judicial harassment. Read more
Friday 21.2.2020 Laos - Latest Developments
Laos activist Od Sayavong still missing six months on, while critics continue to be silenced
Lao authorities are believed to have been involved in the enforced disappearance of activist Od Sayavong and Phetphouthon Philachane in 2019. Government critic Houayheuang Xayabouly has been convicted for criticising the authority’s slow response to floods. Villagers in Luang Namtha are resisting a land development project while there has been no progress around the case of disappeared human rights defender Sombath Somphone seven years on. Read more
Friday 29.11.2019 Thailand - Latest Developments
Activists, lawyers and critics continue to face harassment and defamation charges in Thailand
In the last few months, there has been harassment against activists, lawyers and government critics from both the state as well businesses while the bones of a disappeared ethnic Karen activist were found. A new report by Human Rights Watch documented cases of peaceful critics who have been prosecuted by the government for the last five years and concerns have been raised about a new anti-fake news center established by the authorities. A study finds that SLAPP or strategic lawsuits against public participation are on the rise. Read more
Thursday 23.5.2019 Cambodia - Latest Developments
Ongoing harassment and attacks on Cambodian opposition, while peaceful marches restricted
In recent months, civil society groups have reported ongoing judicial harassment and attacks on opposition leaders and activists and restrictions on peaceful marches around International Women’s day and International Labour Day. Its press freedom ranking by RSF continues to fall. Read more
Monday 25.3.2019 Vietnam - Latest Developments
Despite international scrutiny, Vietnam continues to conduct surveillance, harass and jail activists
Despite the scrutiny at the UN and by the EU, the persecution of activists has continued over the last few months. Some have been jailed for their peaceful expression while others have been intimidated and harassed. Further, the draconian cyber security law came into force in January 2019. Read more
Thursday 17.1.2019 Laos - Latest Developments
Six years on, groups demand effective investigation into disappearance of activist Sombath Somphone
On the sixth anniversary of the enforced disappearance of Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone, over 100 civil society organisations worldwide called for the Lao government to conduct an independent, impartial, and effective investigation to reveal his fate and whereabouts. Read more
Wednesday 21.11.2018 Singapore - Latest Developments
Singapore cracks down on critical news websites to silence dissent
In November 2018, Singapore blocked a critical news website and is investigating another on charges of defamation. Read more
