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Thailand: Prominent Activists Held in Pre-Trial Detention
A Bangkok Criminal Court denied bail for four democracy activists on lese majeste charges as monarchy has weaponized these laws to silence critics.
Chechnya Release Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isayev
With the help of Russia, security services in Chechnya are holding two members of the LGBT+ community in total arbitrariness.
Is Russia distorting GPS signals to protect Vladimir Putin?
For years Russia jammed satellite systems in the Black Sea. Recent events suggests this may have been to conceal the so-called “Putin’s Palace”.
Russia: Social Media Pressured to Censor Posts
Russia under Putin continues to chart an authoritarian path. In a new twist, authorities are pressuring social media to censor posts.
Pakistan: Human rights activist Muhammad Ismail detained and ill-treated
The latest in Pakistan’s declining human rights record is the detention of Mohammed Ismail, a human rights defender and CIVICUS partner.
China SYSTEMATICALLY Torturing and Raping Uyghur Women
The BBC has produced a shocking new report about the systematic rape and torture of women in the camps.
Kyrgyzstan’s Third Revolution and the Road to Another Constitution
Kyrgyzstan’s third revolution has set off a series of maneuvers leading to early presidential elections and a constitutional referendum.
Sri Lankan Justice System is Under Attack
New report describes government repression of activists, journalists, lawyers, and the families of victims.
Burma Military Blocks Internet During Coup
Communication networks were shut down through the use of disruption techniques targeting cellular services and “kill switches”.