Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Thailand - excessive force
Friday 6.10.2017 Indonesia - Latest Developments -
Controversy over Indonesia’s past sparks protests against human rights groups
On 16th and 17th September 2017, human rights groups, consisting of survivors, victims of past human rights abuses and human rights defenders organised a seminar in the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) office. While discussion mainly focused on addressing human rights atrocities committed during the 1965-1966 massacres, the meeting also aroused suspicion within Indonesian society for its political motivations. Read more
Wednesday 28.6.2017 China - Latest Developments -
Chinese laws further suppress and squeeze out civil society
Civil society has expressed serious concern over China’s new law on national security. The National People's Congress (NPC) released the draft National Intelligence Law on 16th May 2017 for the public's commentary through 4th June. Rights group the Network of Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD) believes that the law aims to conduct surveillance of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) by expanding the power of state intelligence agencies. Read more
Tuesday 13.6.2017 Bangladesh - Latest Developments -
In Bangladesh: Protests undermined, opposition persecuted and HRDs harrassed
A number of protests at the start of 2017 have been met with excessive force by Bangladeshi security forces. Read more
Tuesday 23.5.2017 India - Latest Developments -
Lethal force used against farmers as drought drives protest
The worst drought in 140 years in Southern India has driven farmers to protest against the lack of government assistance to help those in need. Read more
Friday 21.4.2017 India - Latest Developments -
Security forces employ excessive force against protesters in Kashmir
In early 2017, anti-India protests by local residents in Kashmir led to deadly clashes. 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 17.11.2016 India - Latest Developments -
Four dead after police open fire on protest in Jharkhand
On 1st October, at least four protestors were shot dead by security forces in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand while protesting against a land acquisition by a public sector utility NTPC. Read more
Tuesday 11.10.2016 India - Latest Developments -
Tensions in Kashmir Reach Boiling Point
As the death toll reaches over 90, and with thousands of civilians injured, the conditions for civic activism in the Kashmir region are closing rapidly under pressure from the authorities. While protests rage, clashes between protesters and security forces have become a regular occurrence. Read more
Wednesday 28.9.2016 Bangladesh - Latest Developments -
Authorities tighten surveillance of CSOs in the wake of terror attacks
Freedom of expression and media freedom are under major threat in Bangladesh. According to rights group Ain o Salish Kendra 74 journalists were allegedly subjected to torture in Bangladesh in the first six months of 2016. Read more
Thursday 25.8.2016 India - Latest Developments -
Kashmir death toll reaches 66 as protests continue in August
Large scale protests in Kashmir continued unabated in August: a state wide curfew has entered its 42nd day and death toll of civilian casualties has reached 66. Read more