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In a concerning turn of events, human rights organisation KontraS, an active player in protecting civil liberties in Indonesia, faces alarming acts of harassment and intimidation. First established in 1998, …
Rising Harassment Against Indonesia’s KontraS Sparks Alarm for Human Rights Defenders Read More
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has firmly dismissed claims made by the Tamil Nadu government and the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) regarding alleged human rights violations during a search …
ED Denies Human Rights Violations Allegations During TASMAC Search Operation Read More
In a worrying trend, the Indonesian human rights watchdog, KontraS, is facing a rising wave of intimidation and harassment. Established in 1998, this organisation monitors human rights violations and helps …
KontraS Under Attack: Urgent Calls for Protection Amid Intimidation Read More
In a striking event, Kyrgyz authorities detained human rights defender Rita Karasartova for 48 hours, citing alleged links to a criminal case. This occurred on April 14, 2025, in Bishkek, …
Kyrgyzstan: Human Rights Defender Rita Karasartova Detained Amid Rising Repression Read More
Since 2021, China has intensified its crackdown on Tibetans, with many arrests linked to phone and internet use, according to Human Rights Watch (HRW). The authorities target Tibetans suspected of …
Escalating Crackdown: China’s Arrests of Tibetans Over Internet Use Read More
Human Rights Watch has condemned the United States and El Salvador for serious breaches of international human rights laws after over 230 Venezuelan nationals were deported from the US to …
HRW Accuses US and El Salvador of Human Rights Violations in Deportation Crisis Read More
In our increasingly noisy digital landscape, it’s vital to remain attuned to significant events surrounding censorship and free expression. Each Friday, Index offers a consolidating roundup of the week’s pivotal …
Censorship and Free Expression: Week in Review (5–11 April 2025) Read More
On April 10, the UK government imposed sanctions on four Georgian officials for significant human rights abuses. These individuals, Shalva Bedoidze, Mirza Kezevadze, Karlo Katsitadze, and Giorgi Gabitashvili, were designated …
UK Imposes Sanctions on Georgian Officials for Human Rights Violations Read More
On 7 April 2025, the Pakistani authorities executed the arrest of Gulzadi Baloch, a dedicated woman human rights defender, in Quetta, Balochistan, amid alarming reports of excessive violence during the …
Gulzadi Baloch: Arrest of a Brave Woman Human Rights Defender in Balochistan Read More
In a dramatic turn of events, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports (MCYS) has rebutted the claims made by Përparim Rama, the Mayor of Pristina, regarding alleged governmental interference …
MCYS Rebuffs Mayor Rama’s Claims: A Clash Over Cultural Heritage Management Read More