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Tuesday 6.12.2016 Paraguay - Latest Developments -
Union's rights violated for its support of censored journalists
Leaders of the Union of Journalists of Paraguay were prevented from entering the offices of La Nación newspaper, a publication recently bought by the Cartes Group. Read more
Friday 2.12.2016 North Macedonia - Latest Developments -
Another journalist attacked as Macedonia prepares for elections
As previously covered in the CIVICUS Monitor, the conditions for journalists in Macedonia have been difficult throughout 2016, and look set to worsen in the run up to the county's elections in December. Read more
Thursday 1.12.2016 North Korea - Latest Developments -
UN resolution condemns North Korea's atrocious human rights record
On 31st October, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly Third Committee tabled a ten page resolution on the human rights situation in North Korea. Read more
Wednesday 30.11.2016 South Korea - Latest Developments -
President Park relinquishes power under pressure from civic groups
Arecent political corruption scandal related to President Park Geun-hye placed South Korea in the international spotlight. 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
Monday 14.11.2016 Bulgaria - Latest Developments -
Prominent human rights activist attacked
On 27th October, the chair of Bulgaria's largest human rights groups was physically attacked. Read more
Thursday 3.11.2016 Belize - Latest Developments -
Government and churches appeal pro-LGBT ruling
The government and churches are appealing against a high court ruling in August, which gave a boost to the LGBT community in Belize by removing the crime of sodomy from the statute books. Read more
Monday 24.10.2016 Ecuador - Latest Developments -
New bill could undermine online expression
Proposed legislation that aims to protect the right to privacy and personal data could potentially restrict the right to freedom of expression in Ecuador. Read more
Friday 14.10.2016 South Korea - Latest Developments -
Conditions for protest deteriorate in South Korea
The recent death of farmer and activist Baek Nam-gi on 26th September sent shock waves through South Korean and international civil society. The farmer was struck in the head by a water cannon operated by security forces, while participating in a protest that turned violent on 14th November 2015. Read more
Tuesday 11.10.2016 Jordan - Latest Developments -
Journalist killed as situation for independent media worsens in Jordan
On 25th September journalist Nahed Hattar was shot dead outside a court in Amman. He was facing charges of “offending religion” and “inflaming religious feelings” under Jordan’s blasphemy laws. Read more
