bureaucratic restriction
Wednesday 18.1.2017 Belarus - Latest Developments -
Belarusian authorities face criticism for continued curtailment of civic rights
The Belarusian security forces' unwarranted interference during protests is a fundamental barrier to the enjoyment of civic rights. Read more
Friday 13.1.2017 Philippines - Latest Developments -
UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killings unable to visit Philippines as death toll rises
Civil society groups had welcomed a proposed visit to the Philippines from Agnes Callamard, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Killings planned for 2017. However, on the 14th of December, Filipino authorities announced they had cancelled Ms. Callamard's visit, as she had declined to accept a series of preconditions. Read more
Tuesday 10.1.2017 Netherlands - Latest Developments -
Nearly 200 arrested during protests over Zwarte Piet in the Netherlands
On 12th November, a protest organised in Rotterdam to demonstrate against the controversial character Zwarte Piet turned violent. Read more
Monday 9.1.2017 Azerbaijan - Latest Developments -
Systematic reprisals against dissidents in Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani authorities have a well documented track record of ruthlessly suppressing critical dissent and harassing outspoken activists into silence. Read more
Monday 9.1.2017 Malawi - Latest Developments -
Thousands march against abortion and same sex marriage in Malawi
On 6th December, protest marches against the same sex marriage and legalised abortion took place across Malawi. Read more
Friday 23.12.2016 Kenya - Latest Developments -
State increases pressure on civil society organisations in Kenya
Regulation of civil societey organisations is moving to the interior ministry, as a senior aide to president Kenyatta threatens an activist at an ICC meeting. Read more
Thursday 22.12.2016 Benin - Latest Developments -
TV and radio stations suspended without prior notice
Benin's regulator suspended the licenses of three television stations and one radio station without prior notice. Read more
Friday 16.12.2016 India - Latest Developments -
7 more CSOs refused FCRA licenses in India
As previously covered in the CIVICUS Monitor, the Foreign Contributions and Regulations Act (FCRA) has caused confusion amongst civic groups operating in India. Read more
Thursday 15.12.2016 Bangladesh - Latest Developments -
Tougher laws choke civil society independence in Bangladesh
The authorities in Bangladesh have continued their harassment of civil society through the new legislation designed to choke independent civil society. Read more
Thursday 15.12.2016 Poland - Latest Developments -
New protest law continues the erosion of civic space in Poland
Poland's parliament passed restrictive new protests law in the face of widespread popular opposition to the move. Read more
