2024

‘This court ruling is a victory for journalists and activists who’ve faced legal consequences for criticising the government’

‘If the mission succeeds, the authorities won’t have to turn again to the international community to maintain peace’

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘The entrenched system instils fear, making progress for civil society slow and difficult’

‘The rise of the far right will make things more difficult, but the EU will remain functional – for now’

‘Our legal action forced the authorities to act to protect nature and people’s health’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Venezuela’s opportunity for democracy

A genuine election could be on the cards – but much could still go wrong

India’s election: cracks start to show in authoritarian rule

Strongman leader weakened as results fall short of expectations

‘Civil society has remained active in a context of erosion of democracy and receding civic space’

NORTHERN AFRICA

‘Repression sends a sobering message to anyone toying with the idea of organising for rights’

‘The court sent a message that LGBTQI+ people are human beings entitled to all rights and freedoms’