Arbitrary Arrests and Crackdown on Media and Dissent in Niger The Current Situation Since the military coup on July 26, 2023, Nigerien authorities have engaged in a troubling pattern of arbitrary arrests, crackdowns on critical media, and suppression of peaceful dissent. According to reports by Human Rights Watch and Amnesty […]
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Niger’s Authorities and the Threat to Human Rights
Niger Arrests Officials and Silences Dissent After Military Coup Introduction In the wake of the military coup that took place on July 26, 2023, Niger’s authorities have engaged in arbitrary arrests, crackdowns on critical media, and the suppression of peaceful dissent, according to reports from Human Rights Watch and Amnesty […]
Tunisia’s Proposed NGO Law: A Threat to Civil Society and Democracy
Tunisian Lawmakers Must Reject Highly Restrictive NGO Law, Warns Amnesty International Amnesty International has called on Tunisian lawmakers to reject a proposed NGO law, fearing that if passed it would severely curtail the activities of independent civil society organizations in the country. The draft law, which seeks to replace the […]
“Mozambique’s Pre-Election Crackdown: A Step Backward for Democracy”
Dispatches: Mozambique Police Crack Down on Opposition Before Election Results Authorities Need to Ensure Accountability, Protect Candidates’ and Voters’ Rights Tensions are mounting in Mozambique as the country waits for the results of the recent municipal elections. The lead-up to voting day was marked by increased security measures following violent […]
Chad’s Shrinking Democracy: Restricting Political Participation in the Run-Up to the Referendum
Chad: Closing Political Space Ahead of Referendum – Arrests of Opposition Members Raise Concerns Introduction The recent arrests of supporters of Chad‘s main opposition party, Les Transformateurs, have raised concerns about the shrinking political space in the country leading up to an upcoming constitutional referendum. Human Rights Watch has stated […]
Upholding sentence against Osman Kavala and four other Gezi defendants: An alarming assault on justice and democracy in Turkey
Türkiye’s Highest Court Upholds Life Sentence Against Osman Kavala and 18-Year Jail Sentences: A Politically-Motivated Blow for Human Rights Introduction In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court has upheld a life sentence against prominent activist Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against four others, Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, […]
The Continued Assault on Civil Liberties: Turkey’s Devastating Verdict against Osman Kavala and the Gezi Defendants
Analysis: Türkiye’s Upholding of Life Sentence and Jail Sentences Draws Criticism The Controversial Decision In a recent decision, Türkiye’s highest court upheld a life sentence against Osman Kavala and 18-year jail sentences against Çiğdem Mater, Can Atalay, Mine Özerden, and Tayfun Kahraman. Amnesty International’s Campaigns Director for Europe, Ruth Tanner, […]
Algeria: Government’s Assault on Freedoms Threatens Democracy and Press Freedom
Algerian Government‘s Crackdown on Freedom of Expression and Peaceful Activism Rising Arrests and Charges against Activists and Journalists Amnesty International has launched a new campaign calling on the Algerian government to end its relentless assault on freedom of expression and peaceful activism. Dozens of activists, journalists, and human rights defenders […]
Cambodia’s Alarming Escalation of Violence against Dissidents and Their Families
Cambodia: Dissident, Wife Brutally Assaulted Incident Tests New Government’s Willingness to Address Impunity On September 12, 2023, a dissident and his wife were viciously attacked by men wielding metal batons in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Ny Nak, an agriculture entrepreneur known for his criticism of the previous government, remains hospitalized with […]
Media Suppression in Kyrgyzstan: Authorities’ Attack on Free Press Threatens Democracy
The Suppression of Independent Media in Kyrgyzstan: An Assault on Freedom of Expression A Regression on Freedom of Expression The recent news of the Kyrgyzstani authorities filing a lawsuit to shut down Kloop Media Public Foundation, an independent media organization, is a deeply concerning development in the ongoing assault on […]