torture/ill-treatment
Wednesday 8.2.2017 Gabon - Latest Developments -
Dissidents in Gabon tortured, harrassed and arbitrarily detained
As previously covered in the CIVICUS Monitor, electoral violence in 2016 led to a declining environment of widespread repression by Gabonese authorities. Read more
Monday 30.1.2017 Sudan - Latest Developments -
Imprisoned HRD Dr. Mudawi Ibrahim Adam begins hunger strike
Dr. Mudawi Ibrahim Adam, who has been imprisoned since 7th December, has begun a hunger strike to protest against his mistreatment and continued detention. Read more
Friday 27.1.2017 Lebanon - Latest Developments -
Civil society condemns Lebanon's prosecution of protestors in military court
Fourteen activists, arrested for their role in #YouStink protests in 2015, face trial by a military court on 30th January. If convicted, the defendants could face 3 years in prison. Read more
Wednesday 25.1.2017 Iran - Latest Developments -
Harrassment of human rights defender continues after brutal arrest in November
Human rights defender Atena Daemi was arrested on 26th November and is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence on related to her civil rights activism. 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
Wednesday 18.1.2017 Yemen - Latest Developments -
Kidnapped journalist tortured as writer survives assassination attempt
On 29th November a journalist kidnapped by Houthi rebels was subjected to torture while on 29th December a writer survived an assassination attempt. Read more
Thursday 12.1.2017 Zambia - Latest Developments -
Smears against critics of the government on the rise in Zambia
Recent attacks on the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) and its President Ms Linda Kasonde have sought to undermine confidence in the independence of the judiciary. Read more
Monday 9.1.2017 Azerbaijan - Latest Developments -
Systematic reprisals against dissidents in Azerbaijan
The Azerbaijani authorities have a well documented track record of ruthlessly suppressing critical dissent and harassing outspoken activists into silence. Read more
Wednesday 21.12.2016 Zimbabwe - Latest Developments -
Abduction, torture used to repress protests in Zimbabwe
The state is escalating its repression by using abduction and torture to target protests leaders. 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