Civic Space Developments
Tuesday 22.11.2016 Philippines - Latest Developments -
Activist speaks to CIVICUS about conditions for citizen action in the Philippines
In a recent interview, activist Lloyd Nunag, from the Youth Coalition for Sexual and Reproductive Rights spoke to CIVICUS about the changing situation for civic activism in the Philippines. Read more
Tuesday 22.11.2016 Cyprus - Latest Developments -
Hopes for reunification marred as leaders fail to reach deal over Cyprus
Despite hopes for landmark UN backed peace agreement between Greek and Cypriot authorities, leaders recently left Switzerland without a deal. Read more
Tuesday 22.11.2016 Cuba - Latest Developments -
Cuban authorities step up targetted repression of civil society, media and protestors
The offices of the CSO Cubalex were raided in early October as protest movement Damas de Blanco condemned the targetting of its members. Read more
Monday 21.11.2016 Bahrain - Latest Developments -
Free expression on Twitter carries a heavy penalty in Bahrain
The authorities have imprisoned journalists and human rights defenders because of comments made on the social media platform. Read more
Monday 21.11.2016 Bolivia - Latest Developments -
CSOs seek international help to fight law violating freedom of association
Bolivian CSOs are appealing interationally against a court decision upholding a law which violates the freedom of association. Read more
Monday 21.11.2016 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Authorities in Lesotho attempt to block social media
In November, it emerged that authorities in Lesotho are attempting to shut down social media platforms. Read more
Friday 18.11.2016 Moldova - Latest Developments -
Allegations of electoral malpractice spark protests in Moldova
On 13th November, Moldova held a second round of presidential elections, the results of which were met with protests. Read more
Friday 18.11.2016 Senegal - Latest Developments -
Government mismanagement of natural resources prompts violent protest in Senegal
Recent protests driven by government mismanagement of natural resources and provision of public services resulted in the use of force by police. Read more
Thursday 17.11.2016 Togo - Latest Developments -
Brutal repression of local protest against mining in Togo
On 22nd August, members of the Togolese community of Abobo-Zéglé, located at 20kms North-East of the capital Lomé, staged a protest against the activities of a new phosphate mining company on their land. 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
