Troubling Development for Free Speech in Chad: Authorities Suspend News Site The Suspension of Alwihda Info In a concerning development for free speech and media freedom in Chad, the popular news website Alwihda Info has been suspended by Chad‘s High Media and Audiovisual Authority regulator (HAMA). The suspension, lasting eight […]
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The Persecution of Press Freedom in Burundi: One Year Too Long
Burundi: Free Journalist Held for a Year Joint Statement by Four Human Rights, Press Freedom Organizations August 29, 2023 Available In English Français
Silencing the Truth: Kyrgyzstan’s Assault on Press Freedom
Kyrgyzstan: Effort to Shut Down Independent News Outlet Lawsuit Seeks To Punish ‘Sharp Criticism of Government’ The Kyrgyz authorities have filed a lawsuit to close down the Kloop Media Public Foundation, a nonprofit organization that runs an independent online news outlet in Kyrgyzstan. This move is part of an alarming […]
Democracy’s Hope Rising: The Courageous Struggle of Vietnam’s Free Activists
Activists in Vietnam Appeal Verdicts in Politically Motivated Cases A Battle for Democracy and Human Rights August 28, 2023 Two prominent activists in Vietnam, Tran Van Bang and Bui Tuan Lam, have appealed against their recent convictions in politically motivated cases. The human rights organization Human Rights Watch has called […]
Zimbabwe Elections: Democracy Challenged by Repression and Digital Threats
Zimbabwe’s General Elections Marred by Reports of Voter Intimidation and Internet Shutdown Concerns Over Voter Intimidation Recent reports from Amnesty International highlight disturbing incidents of voter intimidation in Zimbabwe’s general elections. The organization has expressed deep concern over the activities of Forever Associates of Zimbabwe (FAZ), a shadowy organization allegedly […]
Repressive Measures Stifle Jordan’s Path to Reform
Repression Undermines Jordan’s Reform Narrative The Current Situation In recent years, Jordan has presented itself as a country on the path to political reform and modernization. The government has implemented new laws on elections and political parties, aiming to encourage political participation. However, this narrative of progress is contradicted by […]
The Silencing of Dissent: Repression in DR Congo as Elections Approach
Crackdown on Opposition Ahead of Elections in DR Congo Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is witnessing a troubling crackdown on opposition political parties as the country prepares for the upcoming general election. Since May 2023, the Congolese authorities have targeted opposition […]
Senegal’s Escalating Restrictions on Personal Liberties
Senegal Faces Growing Restrictions on Civic Space and Human Rights Violations Background Senegal, a country known for its democratic values and respect for human rights, is facing mounting concerns over the increasing restrictions on civic space and the violation of personal liberties. Recent events have revealed the arbitrary arrests and […]
Senegal’s Opposition Party Dissolved and Internet Shutdown: A Backlash to Democracy?
Senegalese Government Dissolves Opposition Party, Cuts Internet: Assault on Democracy Ahead of Elections The Dissolution of PASTEF The Senegalese government has recently announced the dissolution of the opposition party, Patriots of Senegal for Work, Ethics, and Fraternity (PASTEF). This decision comes following violent protests in June and March, during which […]
Democracy Under Threat: Assessing Rights in Post-Coup Niger
Report: Niger‘s Rights at Risk Since Military Coup On July 26, 2023, a military coup took place in Niger, overthrowing the government of President Mohamed Bazoum. The self-proclaimed National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland (CNSP) announced the coup on national television, dissolving the constitution, suspending institutions, and closing […]