China's expanding surveillance state and crackdowns draw global scrutiny

Apr 11, 2026

On April 1, 2026, Oliver Stirbock raised questions in the Hesse State Parliament about the use of surveillance systems from Hikvision and Dahua by...

US urges Bangladesh to end violent crackdowns on peaceful protests

Nov 19, 2024

The United States has clarified to Bangladesh that it does not support government engagement in violent crackdown on peaceful protest.

Pakistan: Baloch activist, Mahrang Baloch laments crackdowns against Baloch students

Feb 21, 2025

Baloch activist and organiser of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Mahrang Baloch strongly criticised the forcible dismantling of the Baloch Student book stall at Othal...

Atheists in Pakistan fearful as crackdowns on digital blasphemy continue

May 23, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 23 : Blasphemy arrests and mob violence continue to escalate in Pakistan as blasphemy laws are leading to the erasure of...

"The policy has completely failed": PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticises BJP's handling of J-K post-Article 370

Aug 02, 2025

Mufti alleged that the internal situation in the region has deteriorated rather than improved, pointing to ongoing security crackdowns

Hyderdabad Police crackdowns on sale of illegal tobacco products near schools

Apr 18, 2026

The coordinated operation spanned Law and Order, Traffic, and Task Force teams, seizing illegal goods and initiating legal action against violators, said Joint Commissioner...