FREEDOMS

Journalists risk harassment, detention, violence and death just for doing their job

Given the growing destruction of civil society, is there a democratic way out in sight?

Reforms in Malaysia and Zambia show change is possible – but there’s still a long way to go

Crackdowns on protest rights and vilification of asylum-seekers alarming signs of a longstanding democracy’s authoritarian creep

Hosting of Inter-Parliamentary Union summit inadvertently throws the spotlight on denial of democracy and human rights

Civil society sees off restrictive law – but expects more attacks

Putin’s ally acts the strongman but war could be his downfall

International lack of action is allowing military junta to get away with murder

Release of political prisoners could be a sign of the ruling regime’s strength – or weakness

Visit by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights falls short of civil society expectations