IN FOCUS

‘The longer this government remains in power, the weaker democracy and the rule of law become’

‘The government curtails online expression critical of democratic and governance deficits’

‘Member states must introduce national anti-SLAPP legislation to protect public watchdogs’

‘These elections have reminded us that democracies are fragile and imperfect’

‘We need constitutional protections for press freedom and access to information’

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘We share Taiwan’s democratic principles, values and struggles for sovereignty’

‘Protests against femicides encouraged survivors to seek justice’

‘Civil society efforts will be crucial to the quality of the elections’

‘Legislation to tackle forest fires must be based on co-responsibility’

ECONOMY | ENVIRONMENT

Indonesia’s election spells trouble for civil society

Former general accused of human rights abuses likely next president