Civil Society Groups Demand Release of Journalist Haidar Qandil in Egypt
CPJ and partner organizations have demanded the release of journalist Haidar Qandil and other Shi'a Muslims detained in Egypt around Ashura.
Taliban Accused of Forcibly Disappearing Six Afghan NGO Workers
HRW says six Afghan NGO workers supporting women’s and children’s rights have been missing since their detention in Kabul.
Amnesty Raises Health and Extradition Concerns for Azerbaijani Activists
Amnesty raises health concerns for two Azerbaijani detainees and urges Ukraine not to extradite activist Bahruz Hasanli.
Zambia Civic Space Faces New Pressure Days Before General Election
Zambia civic space is under mounting pressure as Amnesty warns restrictive laws could undermine rights before the 13 August election.
Amnesty Warns Georgia Has Built a Coordinated System to Silence Dissent
Amnesty International says Georgian authorities are using laws, courts and police force to suppress dissent and weaken civil society.
Amnesty Urges Egypt to Drop Charges Against Activists Calling for Prisoners’ Release
Amnesty calls on Egypt to drop charges against three activists detained over a peaceful prisoners’ rights event.
Tunisia Suspends Nobel Peace Prize-Winning LTDH Rights Group for One Month
Tunisian authorities have ordered a one-month suspension of the Tunisian Human Rights League (LTDH), one of the country’s most prominent civil society organizations. The group was part of the Tunisian National Dialogue
Bangladesh arrests 4 over social media posts critical of the government
At least four people have reportedly been arrested in Bangladesh over social media posts seen as critical of the government, renewing concerns over freedom of expression and digital rights.
HRW urges Thailand to address shrinking civic space ahead of UN rights review
Human Rights Watch, in its submission to Thailand’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR), raised concerns over restrictions on freedom of expression, arbitrary prosecutions, and pressure on civil society, calling for urgent reforms.
Mongolian media lawyers unite to defend press freedom amid media law reform debate
As Mongolia’s Parliament debates a new draft Law on Media Freedom, the Media Lawyers Network is emerging as a stronger voice for press freedom.