ARTICLE 19

“The Demirtaş case is one of many in which the Turkish state is abusing the criminal law to silence political opponents and gradually dismantle democracy. By refusing to follow an explicit release order by the ECtHR, it is plainly seeking to circumvent the Convention system. The stakes could therefore hardly be higher.”

Hong Kong Watch and ARTICLE 19 made a joint submission ahead of the fourth review of Hong Kong at the upcoming 135th session of the UN Human Rights Committee.

Blogger and civil society activist Amina Mansour targeted for satirical comments she posted on Facebook criticising President Kais Saied and his close associates.

Civil society groups have signed a statement asking Cambodian authorities to revoke the Sub-Decree on the Establishment of the National Internet Gateway, which could broaden the government’s censorship capabilities.

Protests against rising food prices have been met with tear gas, arbitrary detentions, and Internet shutdowns and disruptions that suggest authorities made preparations in advance to stifle expression.

The escape of 528 detainees raises serious concerns about conditions in immigration detention centres and the ability of Rohingya refugees to effectively raise concerns about these conditions.

New report examines how Iranian authorities systematically violate people’s right to protest and assemble, deceive and lie about the violations they commit, and unlawfully keep people seeking transparency and accountability in the dark.

The report provides insights into the patterns of systemic discrimination which marginalise women, and remain deeply entrenched in both the publishing industry and the protocols of literary awards in five Latin American countries.