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Wednesday 1.2.2017 Democratic Republic of the Congo - Latest Developments -
Political deal hangs in the balance as activists languish in DRC jails
A deal brokered by the Catholic Church on New Year's Eve hangs in the balance as democracy activists remain in jail. Read more
Monday 19.12.2016 Nigeria - Latest Developments -
Protest bans in Kano as at least ten protestors shot dead
At least ten members of a shiite movement were shot dead by police during a public gathering. Read more
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
Wednesday 16.11.2016 Indonesia - Latest Developments -
Secret transgender pageant emblematic of LGBTI intolerance in Indonesia
Although a transgender pageant proved a rallying call for LGBTI people, it had to take place in total secrecy to defy the nationwide clampdown against sexual minorities. Read more
Monday 31.10.2016 Peru - Latest Developments -
One dead and 20 injured in Las Bambas mine protests
One person died and at least twenty were injured as police attempted to suppress a protests by four communities against environmental damage caused by the Las Bambas copper mine in peru. Read more
Monday 17.10.2016 Ethiopia - Latest Developments -
Ethiopia declares state of emergency as crackdown intensifies
In early October the government decreed a six-month state of emergency.
As tensions escalated, the government became increasingly sensitive to criticism. Two bloggers were arrested and internet access was blocked. Several activists were also arrested for their work monitoring and documenting the crackdown on protestors.
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Tuesday 11.10.2016 India - Latest Developments -
Tensions in Kashmir Reach Boiling Point
As the death toll reaches over 90, and with thousands of civilians injured, the conditions for civic activism in the Kashmir region are closing rapidly under pressure from the authorities. While protests rage, clashes between protesters and security forces have become a regular occurrence. Read more
Tuesday 4.10.2016 Turkey - Latest Developments -
LGBTI activist murdered as crackdown intensifies in Turkey
The brutal rape and murder of iconic LGBTI activist, Hande Kader on 8th August prompted a mass mobilisation in Istanbul. Hundreds took to the streets to protest peacefully against the treatment of LGBTI people in Turkey. Read more
Monday 3.10.2016 Guinea - Latest Developments -
Bystander shot by police during mass anticorruption demonstration
On 16 August, as at least half a million people mobilised against alleged government corruption in the country's capital, a young man was shot dead by police during the demonstration. Read more
Wednesday 28.9.2016 Turkey - Latest Developments -
Over 1,000 associations disbanded and hundreds of media outlets closed after coup attempt
On 21st July, in the aftermath of the attempted coup, the National Parliament declared a 3-month state of emergency, giving the Presidential cabinet powers to bypass parliament and enact new laws which restrict or suspend basic rights and freedoms, including the freedom of association. Read more
