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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

#India: Over the last week, the authorities have attempted to block & restrict mass #protests against electoral roll manipulation. Thousands of #protesters including #student & #youth activists were arbitrarily detained by security forces and ill-treated. More here: web.civicus.org/IndiaOct2026

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Pakistan: CIVICUS condemns the continued detention of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha on new charges after they were given bail in their PECA case. This is a clear attempt to prolong their arbitrary detention. They must be immediately released. dawn.com/news/2030611

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

#Indonesia: CIVICUS open letter to the Home Minister calling on the police to expedite their investigation into the attack against #humanrights defender Andrie Yunus, ensure the findings are made public and bring the perpetrators to justice. civicus.org/index.php/me...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Amnesty International, CIVICUS & Human Rights Watch call on the #Singapore government to immediately drop all charges against those being prosecuted for the exercise of their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly www.amnesty.org/en/documents...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#Indonesia: #Civicspace remains at risk as #activists are criminalised, harassed and vilified, film screenings blocked, #protests disrupted and #impunity persists for violations. More here: web.civicus.org/IndonesiaAug...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#Afghanistan: Five years since the #Taliban takeover the state of #civicspace remains 'closed'. In recent months, NGOs, #journalists, cultural activists and educators were targeted. There has also been harassment, arrests & surveillance of #activists. web.civicus.org/AfghanistanA...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

#India: A month since the #CockroachJantaParty protests, which was met with arrests & excessive force, students have continued to face harassment amid a wider #civicspace clampdown. This is why the country is on our #Watchlist More here: web.civicus.org/IndiaAug2026

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#Thailand: Today, #humanrights defender & #lawyer Arnon Nampa celebrates his 42nd birthday in prison for his pro-democracy activism. We hope he is released from prison soon to spend next birthday with his family & friends web.civicus.org/Arnon #StandAsMyWitness #FreeArnonNampa

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

#HongKong: The state of #civicspace remains 'closed'. In recent months, #journalists faced harassment and deportation & #booksellers were targeted. The authorities also blocked any commemoration of the #Tiananmen anniversary & expanded their powers web.civicus.org/HongKongJuly...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

#Singapore: The state of #civicspace remains 'repressed'. Despite its UN review, in recent months, charges have been brought under the restrictive POFMA law, while students, journalists and activists were targeted. More here: web.civicus.org/SingaporeJul...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

#Cambodia: Today marks 2 years since the unjust conviction & sentencing of five environmental defenders from Mother Nature Cambodia. They were targeted for their activism. We call for their immediate release and their sentence to be overturned. Free the #MNC5 #StandAsMyWitness

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

#China: In recent months, repression has persisted as the restrictive 'ethnic unity' law comes into effect, activists & artists are criminalised and restrictions imposed on the #Tiananmen mothers. More here: web.civicus.org/ChinaJune2026

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

#HongKong: The state of #civicspace is rated as ''closed'. More than 2 years, since the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance was issued, it has been used together with the National Security Law to criminalise #activists and critics New brief: web.civicus.org/HongKongBrie...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

#Indonesia: Repression has continued to escalate under President Prabowo, with attack on #humanrights defender Andrie Yunus, criminalisation & threats against activists and crackdown on activism in #Papua New #civicspace update here: web.civicus.org/IndonesiaApr...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

#Pakistan: Two years since the government came to power, our new research brief looks at restrictions to civic freedoms: 🟠Criminalisation of human rights defenders 🟠Harassment of journalists & online critics 🟠Crackdown on the opposition More here: web.civicus.org/PakistanBrie...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

#Indonesia: We are alarmed by the attack against #humanrights defender #AndrieYunus from KontraS. It is clearly a reprisal for his activism. The authorities must ensure an impartial investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. web.civicus.org/AndrieYunus

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

#Bangladesh: Nine #civilsociety groups including CIVICUS have written a letter to the prime minister, Tarique Rahman, who was elected in February 2026, to use this opportunity to bring lasting protections of #humanrights. Full letter here: web.civicus.org/Bangladesh1603

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

GOOD NEWS! We welcome the news that #humanrights defender Delpedro Marhaen and 3 other activists from #Indonesia have been acquitted by the courts. He was charged for his activism around the August 2025 protests and detained for nearly 6 months en.tempo.co/read/2091137...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

#Cambodia: Today we add the 5 environmental activists from Mother Nature movement - who have spent more than 600 days in jail - to our #StandAsMyWitness campaign. Protecting the environment should not be a crime. We call for their immediate release. web.civicus.org/SAMW-MNC

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

#Bangladesh will be holding elections on 12 February, following the 2024 protests that removed the previous regime. We highlight the state of #civicspace in the country which the new government must address when it comes to power: web.civicus.org/BGD

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

As #Indonesia starts its presidency of the UN Human Rights Council, we call on the authorities to keep to their human rights commitments, and to release all activists including #humanrights defender Delpedro Marhaen who has spent 5 months in detention www.freedom-now.org/cases/delped...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

#Myanmar: 5 years from the coup, #civicspace has been crushed by the junta. CIVICUS calls on #ASEAN & the int'l community to do more to end the repression against activists, release political prisoners & ensure accountability for crimes by the junta. civicus.org/index.php/me...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

🚀 Join us on 9 December (12:00 GMT) as we launch new country ratings & global data on the state of civic freedoms 🔴🟡🟢 Researchers to discuss key countries of concern, top violations & 2025 trends. Register: web.civicus.org/PPUA2025Launch

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Second day of the #ICSW2025 begins with CIVICUS highlighting the upcoming sham elections being pushed by the junta in #Myanmar and a call for action

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

New brief on #SriLanka by CIVICUS reviewing the #civicspace record of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a year since he came to office. Concerns remain on the targeting of #activists & #journalists and restrictions on expression and peaceful assembly. web.civicus.org/SLBriefSept25

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

#Afghanistan’s #civicspace has collapsed, CIVICUS Calls for Urgent Action at the UN Statement at the UN Human Rights Council's 60th Session, Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Afghanistan with the Special Rapporteur www.civicus.org/index.php/me...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

#Bangladesh: A year after the fall of the regime, positive steps have been taken to improve #civicspace. However, our new brief shows that more must be done to protect #activists & #journalists, repeal restrictive laws & strengthen #accountability More here: web.civicus.org/BDbriefAug24

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

#Thailand: 5 years ago, activist Arnon Nampa was arrested for participating in a protest. He now faces 29 years in prison on multiple charges, primarily for royal defamation. We call on Thai authorities to release him & drop all charges. See chronology here : web.civicus.org/Timeline-Arnon

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The new CIVICUS Monitor #civicspace Watchlist, launched today, highlights serious concerns regarding the exercise of civic freedoms in El Salvador, Indonesia, Kenya, Serbia, Turkey and the United States of America . More here: web.civicus.org/WatchlistJul...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

A joint UPR submission by CIVICUS and the Melbourne Activist Legal Support (MALS) where we assess #Australia’s compliance with its international human rights obligations to ensure a safe and enabling environment for civil society and civic space Submission here: www.civicus.org/documents/up...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

#India: The state of #civicspace is rated as 'repressed'. In recent months, critical online commentary on the conflict with Pakistan was #censored, #journalists targeted, while communities in Chhattisgarh face military operations. Our latest update: web.civicus.org/IndiaJune2025

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

#Pakistan: It has been 3 months since human rights defender Dr. Mahrang Baloch was unjustly arrested by police during a peaceful sit-in to protest police violence. She is being detained in Hudda Jail. We call for her immediate & unconditional release.

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🇮🇳 #India: Today Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez will celebrate his 48th birthday in prison. He has been in detention for three & a half years now. Together with rights groups, we call for his immediate release: web.civicus.org/Khurram #FreeKhurram #StandAsMyWitness

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

#Afghanistan: Today the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in Afghanistan, presents his report on 'Access to justice & protection for women and girls and the impact of multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination.' Full report here: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

#Thailand: Conviction of #humanrights defender & lawyer Arnon Nampa to 2 years in jail on 28 May for his speech on monarchy reforms is outrageous & must be overturned. He faces a total sentence of 24 years under the #lesemajeste law. We stand in solidarity and call for his release #StandAsMyWitness

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

🇦🇺#Australia: As the Labor government starts its second term in power, the authorities have continued to criminalise #protests, police with #impunity and increase restrictive legislation & policies Our latest #civicspace update: web.civicus.org/AustraliaMay...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

The #civicspace situation in #ASEAN continues to regress with 3 countries rated 'closed' and 5 rated 'repressed'. #Malaysia as the 2025 Chair must seriously address the backsliding of fundamental freedoms in the region, including the ongoing crisis in #Myanmar #ASEAN2025

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

🚀 The CIVICUS 2025 State of Civil Society report is out! #SOCS2025 It covers conflict, democracy, economy, climate, tech, gender rights, migrants' rights & the United Nations. Read & download the full report publications.civicus.org/publications...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

New #civicspace watchlist looks at the deterioration of rights in: 🇵🇰Criminalisation of HRDs/journalists 🇷🇸Protesters, CSOs under attack 🇨🇩Journalists, HRDs targeted, censorship 🇮🇹Restrictive draft security law 🇺🇸Gross abuses of executive power ➡️ web.civicus.org/WLMarch2025

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

On International Women's Day, I stand in solidarity with women human rights defenders in #Asia who are in prison for their activism & demand their release #IWD2025 - Chow Hang-Tung (#HongKong) - Pham Doan Trang (#Vietnam) - Phuon Keoraksmey (#Cambodia) - Gulfisha Fatima (#India)

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

🚨🆕 #CIVICUSVoices Season 4 is out! 🌎✊ Dive into how protests disrupt the status quo, challenge injustice & demand change. Tune in to Episode 1 🎧🎙️ web.civicus.org/Podcast-S4

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

#Malaysia: Extremely worrying that #humanrights defenders Sevan Doraisamy & Azura Nasron from SUARAM are going to be charged under s5 of Protected Areas and Protected Places Act. This is a clear form of judicial harassment to stifle their activism t.co/IERfyI3aew

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

CIVICUS joined 11 human rights organisations in a joint letter urging the EU to take action on human rights concerns in #India, ahead of the College of Commissioners visit. This includes the crackdown on peaceful dissent, press freedom & civil society www.civicus.org/index.php/me...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

#Australia: CIVICUS speaks with Brenna McNeil the coordinator of Melbourne Activist Legal Support (MALS), about increasing restrictions on the right to protest as states introduce increasingly restrictive legislation & police adopt more aggressive tactics lens.civicus.org/interview/at...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

In an interview with CIVICUS, CFU’s Executive Director Rushan Abbas highlighted the urgent need to protect #Uyghur refugees in Thailand and facilitate their safe resettlement. The world cannot stay silent as China expands its transnational repression. lens.civicus.org/interview/th...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

#Myanmar: Four years since the coup, the junta continues its deadly attacks on civilians & systematic repression of activists. We call on #ASEAN to end its complicity with the junta, take serious steps to restore democracy & act to ensure accountability 🔗 web.civicus.org/EndComplicit...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

#HongKong: Today, human rights defender #ChowHangTung celebrates her 40th birthday while in detention for her activism. Our birthday wish is for her to be released from prison in 2025 to spend her next one with her family & friends #StandAsMyWitness web.civicus.org/ChowHangTung...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

#Cambodia: It's been more than 200 days since #environmental activists from #MotherNature movement were jailed for 6-8 years on trumped-up charges. Five are being detained in prisons, far from their families. The int'l community must push for their release 🔗 web.civicus.org/MotherNature

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

#Singapore: 11 civil society organizations condemn the latest restrictions imposed by the government on activists from the Transformative Justice Collective (TJC), a civil society group actively opposing the death penalty and advocating for human rights in the country. www.hrw.org/news/2025/01...

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Josef Benedict @josefroy2.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

#Afghanistan: Over the last few months, the #Taliban has continue to detain #activists and #journalists, shut down media outlets as well as close dozens of disability rights associations. At the same time they have increased restrictions and controls of women web.civicus.org/AfghanistanD...

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