Civil Rights

For Hong Kong’s arrested pro-democracy activists, justice must wait
Closing arguments are due to begin in high-profile trial of 16 pro-democracy figures nearly three years after arrests.
Published On 28 Nov 2023
Turkey’s ‘Saturday mothers’ allowed to hold vigil for first time since 2018
Relatives of victims of enforced disappearances in the 80s and 90s held a sit-in in Istanbul following a court ruling.
Published On 11 Nov 2023
Germany announces complete ban of Hamas activities
Hamas criticises announcement, says it shows Berlin in partnership with Israel on crimes against Palestinian people.
Published On 2 Nov 2023
Democracy ‘in trouble, stagnant at best, and declining in many places’
Annual report from prominent think tank finds political freedoms under pressure in many parts of the world.
Published On 2 Nov 2023

Russia’s detention of US journalists has drawn criticism from press freedom groups.

Opinion polls show slide in support for ‘yes’ campaign, majority expected to vote no to Indigenous Voice in government.

Ban comes as Israeli bombs kill more than 1,400 people, wound thousands and wipe out neighbourhoods in Gaza.

Authorities are violating religious freedoms across China as the leadership seeks to assert control.

Kishida’s public support is flagging amid concerns about sluggish wage growth and the rising cost of living.

Some 15 activists and community organisers have gone missing since Ferdinand Marcos Jr took power in the Philippines.

The five officers are already facing state-level charges for beating Nichols, who died in the hospital three days later.

Action for the Rights of Muslims sought injunction against ban saying it was discriminatory and could incite hatred.

Dalit rights groups hail the vote as a landmark victory in their bid to stop casteism from taking root in the US.

Mongolia, between Russia and China, could help ease church’s troubled ties with Beijing and lift Ukraine peace efforts.

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