prevention of protest
Friday 7.10.2016 Uganda - Latest Developments -
LGBTI activists, protestors and journalists targeted in Uganda
In August, LGBTI Pride celebrations were postponed as police shut down a beauty pageant and arrested several activists. Read more
Tuesday 4.10.2016 Turkey - Latest Developments -
LGBTI activist murdered as crackdown intensifies in Turkey
The brutal rape and murder of iconic LGBTI activist, Hande Kader on 8th August prompted a mass mobilisation in Istanbul. Hundreds took to the streets to protest peacefully against the treatment of LGBTI people in Turkey. Read more
Monday 3.10.2016 Russia - Latest Developments -
Russia continues to target foreign and domestic organisations
Several foreign CSOs were designated "undesirable" and Russian groups were banned from working with them, while a leading independent polling agency was declared a foreign agent. Read more
Wednesday 28.9.2016 Turkey - Latest Developments -
Over 1,000 associations disbanded and hundreds of media outlets closed after coup attempt
On 21st July, in the aftermath of the attempted coup, the National Parliament declared a 3-month state of emergency, giving the Presidential cabinet powers to bypass parliament and enact new laws which restrict or suspend basic rights and freedoms, including the freedom of association. Read more
Wednesday 28.9.2016 Cuba - Latest Developments -
Intimidation of human rights defenders continues in Cuba
Civic space continues to be undermined in Cuba as intimidation and harassment of human rights defenders and activists persists, especially those doing advocacy work in international human rights bodies. Read more
Friday 23.9.2016 Bahrain - Latest Developments -
Authorities impose several travel bans as crackdown on HRDs continues
The government of Bahrain has continued its relentless crackdown on human rights defenders, political activists, journalists, the media and civil society. Read more
Thursday 22.9.2016 Lesotho - Latest Developments -
Journalist shot as authorities and military attempt to curtail dissent
One journalist was shot and his colleagues harrassed and forced into exile because of stories written about the army. Read more
Thursday 22.9.2016 Democratic Republic of the Congo - Latest Developments -
Repression of protests leaves dozens dead in Kinshasa
As protests mount against President Joseph Kabila's moves to extend his term beyond the constitutional limit, at least 32 people were killed, with police using lethal force against demonstrators. Read more
Wednesday 21.9.2016 Solomon Islands - Latest Developments -
Police strike restricted in Solomon Islands
Police officers in Solomon Island were prevented from holding a strike in demand for outstanding allowances. Read more
Thursday 15.9.2016 Eswatini - Latest Developments -
Core civic space freedoms still not guaranteed in law or practice
Protests during the SADC Summit in Swaziland were disrupted by police. Read more
