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Friday 16.12.2016 India - Latest Developments -
7 more CSOs refused FCRA licenses in India
As previously covered in the CIVICUS Monitor, the Foreign Contributions and Regulations Act (FCRA) has caused confusion amongst civic groups operating in India. Read more
Friday 16.12.2016 Lebanon - Latest Developments -
Spotlight on rights of migrant workers in Lebanon
The lack of rights for migrant workers has caused controversy in Lebanon lately. The deportation of prominent migrant worker's rights, Sujana Rana on 10th December has drawn attention to the struggle of many excluded from basic human rights. 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 8.12.2016 Russia - Latest Developments -
No let up in Russian authorities' harassment of civil society
On 2nd October, the international branch of the human rights group Memorial was designated as a 'foreign agent' by the Justice Ministry of the Russian Federation. Read more
Thursday 24.11.2016 South Africa - Latest Developments -
South Africa rescues reputation as human rights champion in SOGI vote
Prior to a UN Vote, South African authorities were criticised for an unclear stance on LGBTI issues in international fora. Read more
Friday 4.11.2016 Somalia - Latest Developments -
Pattern of free speech violations continues in Somalia
One journalists was killed and several arrested in September and October. Read more
Tuesday 1.11.2016 South Sudan - Latest Developments -
South Sudan conflict continues to fuel attacks on media, civil society
A UN mission warned of continuing threats to civil society as the state shut down an English-languge newspaper in September. Read more
Tuesday 25.10.2016 Guatemala - Latest Developments -
Land rights activists at risk of criminalisation in Guatemala
The Comité de Unidad Campesina has called attention to the harassment and detention of land activists. Read more
Wednesday 19.10.2016 Iran - Latest Developments -
Human Rights Defenders face judicial harassment
Human rights defenders are being detained and convicted for their legitimate human rights work and have been sentenced on charges kept secret from them and their lawyers. Read more
Monday 17.10.2016 Syria - Latest Developments -
Syrian conflict claims lives of eight media workers in September
Journalists and media workers continue to be the target of attacks by all sides of the conflict. Read more
