release of HRDs
Wednesday 5.4.2017 Venezuela - Latest Developments -
Media outlets taken off the air and freedom of expression threatened in Venezuela
On 15th February 2017, CNN en Español was removed from the air. As reported by the media outlet, the Telecommunications Commission (CONATEL), the Venezuelan government agency regulating media, ordered cable providers to pull CNN en Español's signal from the airwaves after CNN aired an investigation into the case of fraudulent disbursement of Venezuelan passports and visas. Read more
Tuesday 4.4.2017 Ukraine - Latest Developments -
Amendment to e-declaration law targets anti-corruption groups in Ukraine
On 23rd March 2017, President Poroshenko approved an amendment to the 'e-declaration' law that will require ant-corruption organisations to declare their assets, along with politicians, judges and civil servants. Read more
Wednesday 29.3.2017 Turkmenistan - Latest Developments -
Human rights situation still appalling in post-election Turkmenistan
Following the Presidential elections in February, the authorities' all pervasive mechanisms used to stifle civic freedoms show no sign of relenting. Even in the face of international scrutiny, civic space in Turkmenistan remains firmly closed. Read more
Tuesday 7.3.2017 Uzbekistan - Latest Developments -
Despite releases, conditions remain dire for HRDs in Uzbekistan
Despite a recent spate of releases of human rights defenders, the state continues to suppress dissent, sometimes through extreme measures. Read more
Friday 24.2.2017 Uzbekistan - Latest Developments -
Uzbek journalist Muhammad Bekjanov freed after 18 years in prison
In a welcome development from Uzbekistan, Muhammad Bekjanov was released from prison after spending 18 years in confinement. Read more
Thursday 16.2.2017 Jordan - Latest Developments -
Concerns over proposed hate speech law as several arrested for criticising the king
A draft law designed to combat hate speech has worried freedom of expression advocates in Jordan. Read more
Tuesday 14.2.2017 Venezuela - Latest Developments -
Intimidation and arrest of journalists investigating corruption in Venezuela
On 11th February, two employees from Transparency International's Venezuela chapter along with two Brazilian journalists were detained by Venezuelan security forces in Maracaibo, Zulia state in Venezuela. Read more
Tuesday 7.2.2017 Ethiopia - Latest Developments -
Thousands still detained as state of emergency continues to deny rights
Mass arrests, arbitrary detentions and restrictions on civic rights have continued unabated under Ethiopia's state of emergency. Read more
Monday 23.1.2017 Panama - Latest Developments -
President releases journalist who exposed corruption
On 15th November, Dutch journalist Okke Ornstein was arrested when arriving in Panama because of an article he wrote exposing corruption. Read more
