internet restriction
Tuesday 28.2.2017 Tajikistan - Latest Developments -
In 2016, respect for civic space declined dramatically in Tajikistan
In 2016, civic space has narrowed considerably in Tajikistan due to growing restrictions on alternative voices, independent media, NGOs and lawyers. Read more
Friday 24.2.2017 Sierra Leone - Latest Developments -
Authorities prohibit peaceful protest in Freetown
Authorities deny youth group permission to hold protest in Freetown. Read more
Thursday 23.2.2017 Malawi - Latest Developments -
State continues to suppress civic activism in Malawi
Malawians face threats and legal repercussions for expressing their opinions and criticising state policies. Read more
Wednesday 15.2.2017 China - Latest Developments -
Bleak outlook for Chinese civil society in 2017
The passing of two new draconian laws in 2016 creates a bleak outlook for Chinese civil society at the start 2017. Read more
Tuesday 14.2.2017 Cameroon - Latest Developments -
Protest leaders on trial as resistence in Anglophone cameroon continues
Three leaders of the Cameroon Anglophone Civil Society Consortium are facing grave charges in a politically-motivated trial linked to ongoing protests in the South West and North West of the country. 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
Friday 20.1.2017 Turkey - Latest Developments -
One by one, Turkish authorities close off avenues for dissent
As the crackdown against government critics continues, Turkish authorities have been emboldened in their efforts to curtail freedom of expression. Read more
Friday 4.11.2016 Turkey - Latest Developments -
Kurdish minority representatives the latest targets of Turkey's unending crackdown
Conditions for civic activism are rapidly deteriorating in Turkey as authorities move to close space for dissent through arrests and social media shutdowns. Read more
Thursday 3.11.2016 Qatar - Latest Developments -
New report points to online expression violations in Qatar, region
A new report by Human Rights Watch highlights the cases of 140 online activists in the Gulf region who have been targetted for expressing views over the internet. Read more
Friday 28.10.2016 Costa Rica - Latest Developments -
Court rulings boost free expression, access to information
On 18th October the Supreme Court ruled in favour of journal La Nación and against the National Bank in a case of indirect censorship. Read more
