IN FOCUS

Algeria: increasing repression belies promise of reform

Away from the international spotlight, country’s stable reputation depends on stifling dissent

NORTHERN AFRICA

‘Together we can do more’

‘Many leaders remain silent in the face of systematic human rights abuses’

‘These protests are key to the preservation of Russian civil society’

‘Anti-rights groups seek to maintain the privileges of some at the expense of the rights of others’

CENTRAL AMERICA

‘Any tactic that protesters use will likely be banned and declared a crime’

Turkmenistan: tyranny mutates into dynasty

Ritualistic election enthrones president’s son – but his father retains power behind the throne

‘If lots of tiny actions are performed by many people, we can achieve big things’

‘The authorities are arresting human rights defenders to suffocate civil society’

NORTHERN AFRICA

South Korean election: women’s rights the biggest loser

Presidential race winner profits from anti-feminist backlash