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November 28, 2019 News Release

Jordan: New Arrests of Activists

Targeted for Social Media Criticism, Protests

Mafraq Protests
November 26, 2019 Dispatches

Nigerians Should Say No to Social Media Bill

Proposal Would Criminalize Criticism of Government

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November 25, 2019 News Release

Egypt: Independent News Website Targeted

Security Forces Raid Mada Masr Headquarters, Arrest Journalists

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November 20, 2019 News Release

Vietnam: Longtime Critic Facing Trial

Persecuted for Criticizing the Government on Facebook

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November 19, 2019 News Release

Myanmar: More Jail Time for Satirical Troupe

Quash Convictions, Drop Cases Against All 7 Actors

Activists hold blue shirts that read; "Condemning on charge by military oppressing freedom of expression," during the trial of members of the Student Union and leaders of Peacock Generation "Thangyat" Performance Group, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Yangon
November 19, 2019 Report

Egypt: Families Of Dissidents Targeted

Relatives of Critics Abroad Face Home Raids, Arrests, Travel Bans

Police vehicles are seen in central Cairo as protesters gather shouting anti-government slogans in Cairo, Egypt September 21, 2019.
November 18, 2019 Statement

Russia: “Foreign Agents” Bill Threatens Journalists

Amendment Would Extend Restrictions to Individuals, Including Bloggers

An interior view of the State Duma, the lower house of parliament, in Moscow, Russia, January 20, 2017.
November 16, 2019 News Release

Laos: Democracy Activists Arrested

Free All Wrongfully Detained; Permit Peaceful Rally

Lao people walk past their country flag, in the capital Vientiane, Laos.
November 15, 2019 News Release

Lebanon: Defamation Laws Used to Silence Critics

Thousands Investigated for Defamation after Previous Protests

An activist holds a computer keyboard and makeshift handcuffs in downtown Beirut on July 24, 2018, during a protest against the recent wave of interrogations by Lebanese security forces of people making political comments online.
November 14, 2019 News Release

Nepal: New NGO Law Should Protect Rights

Government’s Recent Moves Have Restricted Activists

Nepalese activists shout slogans after being detained by police during a protest against the government, in front of the prime minister's office in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, July 10, 2018.
November 14, 2019 News Release

Vietnam: Activist Facing Prison Term for Facebook Posts

Music Teacher Shared Protest Images; Voiced Support for Political Prisoners

Nguyen Nang Tinh supporting the then political prisoner Dang Xuan Dieu holding a sign that reads, "Fx Dang Xuan Dieu – I accompany you."
November 14, 2019 News Release

Iraq: Security Forces Attack Medics Treating Protesters

Fire Teargas, Live Ammunition; Destroy Medical Tents

Security forces smashed the windows and mirrors of an ambulance that had been transporting injured protesters to hospital in Baghdad on October 25.
November 14, 2019 Report

Algeria: Escalating Repression of Protesters

Leaders Arrested Ahead of Disputed Presidential Elections

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November 12, 2019 News Release

Cambodia: Drop Case Against Opposition Leader

EU Should Demand Restoration of Kem Sokha’s Political Rights

Cambodia National Rescue Party's President Kem Sokha greets media after a meeting with French Ambassador to Cambodia Eva Nguyen Binh at his house in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.
November 12, 2019 News Release

UAE: Political Detainees Languish Behind Bars

World Tolerance Summit in Dubai Cannot Whitewash Abuses

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