Civic Space Developments
Wednesday 17.8.2016 Suriname - Latest Developments -
People protest over economic crisis
Many demonstrations have occurred in Suriname because of the ongoing financial and economic crisis in the country. Read more
Tuesday 16.8.2016 Colombia - Latest Developments -
New Police Code undermines right to peaceful protest
New Police Code place new limitations on the right to peaceful protest. Read more
Tuesday 16.8.2016 Iraq - Latest Developments -
Draft law restricts freedom of expression and peaceful protest in Iraq
Freedom of expression continues to be seriously restricted , with three journalists killed and a new draft law that civil society rejected as restrict freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Read more
Monday 15.8.2016 Gabon - Latest Developments -
Demonstrations repressed in Libreville, protest leaders remain in detention
Tensions continue to increase as presidential elections approach. Demonstrations by the political opposition and civil society were repressed, and journalists were attacked. Read more
Monday 15.8.2016 Syria - Latest Developments -
Journalists and human rights defenders continue to face risks in Syria
Freedom of expression continues to be seriously violated by all sides and journalists and human rights defenders need urgent protection Read more
Monday 15.8.2016 United States of America - Latest Developments -
Scores arrested during Black Lives Matter protests
The month of July was marked by reports of major arrests, violent protests and police brutality across the nation. Read more
Monday 15.8.2016 Nigeria - Latest Developments -
New bill to regulate civil society worries local groups
Nigerian civil society is concerned by provisions in a proposed bill to regulate the sector, which could increase scrutiny and surveillance over CSOs. Read more
Monday 15.8.2016 Uganda - Latest Developments -
Police brutality on the rise in Uganda
Police use excessive force including batons and force to disrupt an LGBTI gathering and opposition demonstrations. Read more
Friday 12.8.2016 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Authorities scrap proposals to regulate free expression during elections
The Supreme Electoral Council annulled a regulation that would have undermined freedom of expression during the election campaign that begins on 20th August. Read more
Friday 12.8.2016 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Journalist shot in Lesotho
Respect for freedom of expression has recently been severely undermined in Lesotho, following blatant attacks on journalists, including the shooting of one reporter. Read more