FREEDOMS

CIVIL AND POLITICAL FREEDOMS

Nicaragua: a dynasty in the making

Constitutional overhaul formalises family rule but international pressure mounts

CENTRAL AMERICA

Kenya’s shadow war on activism

Over 80 Gen Z protesters targeted in state-sponsored abduction campaign

Zimbabwe: latest victory in the global struggle to end the death penalty

Research-driven advocacy and international solidarity key for reform

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Saudi sportswashing plunges new depths

Decision to host World Cup in authoritarian state bad news for human rights

Zimbabwe cracks down for regional summit

Numerous activists locked away before meeting of the Southern African Development Community

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Hong Kong’s crackdown intensifies

Latest tools of repression include new school lessons and tougher national security law

Thailand: new prime minister, same old problems

Repressive laws likely to remain despite change at the top

Bangladesh’s opportunity for democracy

Protest movement forces out authoritarian leader to create new possibilities

Eswatini: jailing of politicians the latest act of repression

Africa’s last absolute monarchy continues to deny demands for democracy

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Tunisia’s escalating crackdown

Anti-racism and migrants’ rights activism under attack

NORTHERN AFRICA