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Tuesday 20.12.2016 Guatemala - Latest Developments -
Human rights defenders continue to be killed in Guatemala
A journalist, a union activist and an environmental activist were murdered in separate events in early November.
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Thursday 17.11.2016 Turkey - Latest Developments -
Turkish authorities suspend 370 CSOs as efforts to eradicate dissent escalate
On 15th November, Turkish authorities suspended 370 NGOs for alleged links to the Gulen movement, the Kurdish PKK or leftwing organisations. Read more
Thursday 17.11.2016 India - Latest Developments -
Four dead after police open fire on protest in Jharkhand
On 1st October, at least four protestors were shot dead by security forces in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand while protesting against a land acquisition by a public sector utility NTPC. Read more
Wednesday 16.11.2016 Myanmar - Latest Developments -
Violence in Rakhine state prompts international condemnation of authorities in Myanmar
Violence in Rakhine State has placed a spotlight on the treatment of the minority Rohingya Muslim community in Myanmar. Read more
Wednesday 2.11.2016 Pakistan - Latest Developments -
Authorities in Pakistan shut down critical women's rights group
Conditions continue to be difficult for civil society organisations in Pakistan, with those involved in human rights monitoring or those critical of government facing forced closure. Read more
Tuesday 1.11.2016 South Sudan - Latest Developments -
South Sudan conflict continues to fuel attacks on media, civil society
A UN mission warned of continuing threats to civil society as the state shut down an English-languge newspaper in September. Read more
Wednesday 26.10.2016 Honduras - Latest Developments -
Leader of the Movimiento Campesino Unido murdered in Honduras
Attacks against land defenders in Honduras continue with the murder of José Ángel Flores and harassment of members of COPINH. Read more
Wednesday 26.10.2016 Sri Lanka - Latest Developments -
Killing of jaffna students prompts unrest in northern Sri Lanka
The recent killing of two students from the University of Jaffna for failing to stop at a police barricade on 10th October has sparked protests across the island. Read more
Friday 14.10.2016 Gabon - Latest Developments -
Security forces accused of killings, mass arrests during electoral violence
Several activists from civil society and the political opposition were jailed in the run up to elections on 27th August. As its results were contested after the election, violence increased leading to increased repression. Read more
Friday 14.10.2016 South Korea - Latest Developments -
Conditions for protest deteriorate in South Korea
The recent death of farmer and activist Baek Nam-gi on 26th September sent shock waves through South Korean and international civil society. The farmer was struck in the head by a water cannon operated by security forces, while participating in a protest that turned violent on 14th November 2015. Read more
