prevention of protest
Wednesday 1.2.2017 Democratic Republic of the Congo - Latest Developments -
Political deal hangs in the balance as activists languish in DRC jails
A deal brokered by the Catholic Church on New Year's Eve hangs in the balance as democracy activists remain in jail. Read more
Monday 30.1.2017 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Protests against Ortega and Canal continue to face repression
On 1st and 2nd December multiple protests were conducted, both against president's reelection and the construction of the planned Interoceanic Canal. 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 13.1.2017 Cuba - Latest Developments -
Concerted crackdown on civil society in the wake of Castro's death
On 4th January government forces raided the home of Leticia Ramos, of the opposition group Damas de Blanco. Read more
Monday 19.12.2016 Nigeria - Latest Developments -
Protest bans in Kano as at least ten protestors shot dead
At least ten members of a shiite movement were shot dead by police during a public gathering. 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 Nicaragua - Latest Developments -
Brutal repression of protests against Nicaragua Canal
Demonstrators demanding an end to construction of the Great Canal converged on Managua from different parts of the country to coincide with OAS General Secretary Luis Almagro's visit to the country. Read more
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 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
