Sakharov Prize Awarded to Democratic Opposition in Belarus
The democratic opposition in Belarus has been awarded the 2020 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. European Parliament President David…
Thai Government Urged to Allow Peaceful Protests
UN human rights experts* urged on Thursday (October 22) the Thai government to guarantee the fundamental rights of peaceful assembly…
Nigerians Complain of Police Brutality on Peaceful Protesters
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Wednesday (October 21) condemned the use of excessive and disproportionate…
Activists in India Demand Right to Protest on Streets
Commoners have realized that if they have to challenge the autocratic regimes, they will have to show mass resistance on…
India Must Stop Arbitrary Arrests of Activists: Michelle Bachelet
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday (October 20) appealed to the Government of India to safeguard…
India Is the World Leader in Internet Shutdowns: Global Report
The report says that the coronavirus pandemic is accelerating a dramatic decline in global internet freedom. A new global report…