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The freedom to travel is becoming a privilege, not a right
Countries once considered liberal are increasingly denying dissenters entry at their borders
Power to the people?
Our fundamental right to protest is being eroded in the UK and USA
The end of impunity for Rodrigo Duterte
Justice has finally caught up with the former Philippines president
Students versus the state in Serbia
As huge protests continue to take place, harassment and violence are escalating
The existential threat to international aid and consular assistance
With the UK modelling the USA’s approach to aid cuts, independent journalism and political prisoners could be in a perilous position
Trump, Zelenskyy and the war on truth
Donald Trump’s assertions about the Ukrainian president convey an alarming normalisation of false realities and an affront to accuracy
It’s been quite the year for freedom of expression
We’ve seen severe violations by repressive governments – but we’ve also seen remarkable acts of defiance by political activists, journalists and protesters
Will Syria’s future leaders restore human rights for all?
Bashar al-Assad’s government was toppled by Syrian rebels this week, bringing the dictator’s 24-year-reign to a close
The power of protest
Peaceful demonstration is a fundamental form of self expression, and a crucial mechanism of any democracy