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Tuesday 13.9.2016 Egypt - Latest Developments -
Egypt continues its systematic repression of human rights activists, journalists and protestors
On 15th August, the Cairo Criminal Court in Zeinhom postponed a ruling on the freezing of assets belonging to the leaders of several of Egypt's most prominent human rights groups. Read more
Thursday 8.9.2016 Azerbaijan - Latest Developments -
Criminalisation of journalists and activists on the rise, media freedoms under attack
Journalists and human rights defenders are under pressure as Azerbaijan prepares for a constitutional referendum which, if passed, could result in increased presidential powers. Read more
Tuesday 6.9.2016 Peru - Latest Developments -
Journalists from TV outlet Panorama face treason charges
Journalists from TV outlet Panorama TV are facing treason charges following an investigation into corruption in the military. Read more
Tuesday 23.8.2016 Germany - Latest Developments -
Proposed Foreign Intelligence Law threatens media freedoms
A newly drafted law on the Foreign Intelligence Agency Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND) would allow the Foreign Intelligence Services to monitor foreign journalists. A global campaign to protect foreign journalists from surveillance by the German Federal Intelligence Agency is underway.
Two massive demonstrations took place in late July: one against Angela Merkel's open-door policy towards migrants and refugees, and another one in support of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. On the eve of the latter, the German Constitutional Court banned the broadcasting of President Erdogan's speech at the rally, a decision that was criticised as a violation of the freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly.
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Saturday 20.8.2016 Ethiopia - Latest Developments -
Core civic space freedoms under attack in Ethiopia
Demonstrations in the Oromia and Amhara regions were brutally dispersed. Thousands of demonstrators were arrested, 4 human rights defenders were detained while monitoring human rights violations, and the Internet was reportedly shut down for two days across much of the country during the protests. Several journalists were detained between June and August. Read more
Thursday 18.8.2016 Oman - Latest Developments -
Oman arrests journalists and shuts down Azamn newspaper
Omani authorities arrested three journalists and ordered the immediate closure of the Azamn newspaper Read more
Wednesday 17.8.2016 North Macedonia - Latest Developments -
Protests Continue Across Macedonia
Negotiations between political parties have been taking place meaning that the ferocity of protests has calmed somewhat since the last reporting period. Despite this, several recent protests have turned violent as protesters continued to clash with police leading to the threat of water cannons to quell demonstrations. Read more
Monday 15.8.2016 United States of America - Latest Developments -
Scores arrested during Black Lives Matter protests
The month of July was marked by reports of major arrests, violent protests and police brutality across the nation. Read more
Thursday 11.8.2016 Moldova - Latest Developments -
Boost for CSOs overshadowed by repressive media proposal
A new law promises greater financial support from the public to for civil society organisations as parliamentarians debate a law which proposes to limit access to foreign media content in Moldova. Read more
Thursday 11.8.2016 Tanzania - Latest Developments -
Pro-LGBTI organisations targetted in Tanzania as government clamps down on dissent
In early August, the justice minister announced plans to suspend organisations supporting homosexuality, while the president threatens to deal with protestors 'without mercy'. Read more
