Weekly Posts from the CIVICUS Monitor – 6 November

Here is the Weekly Roundup from the CIVICUS Monitor. To learn more, visit: https://monitor.civicus.org/.

3.11.2017
Vietnam – Chilling attacks on freedom of expression ahead of APEC
Russia – Continued persecution of civil society under the “foreign agents” law
Turkmenistan – Attack on elderly woman sparks calls to end persecution of activists’ families
Eritrea – Unconfirmed reports of killings during rare protest in Asmara

2.11.2017
Jamaica – Controversial shooting sparks demonstration
Costa Rica – Civil society reports concerns over freedom of expression to the IACHR
Gabon – Students protest over increasing fees at public universities and colleges

1.11.2017
Venezuela – Freedom of expression violations reported during regional elections
Norway – Far-right activism fuels debate on police protection of protest rights
Italy – Press freedom violations persist in Calabria