Tracking cases that protect freedom of expression, association, and assembly
Topic: Freedom of assembly / Right to protest
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Dilan Cruz Case
Dilan Cruz was killed while participating in the demonstrations that took place on November 23, 2019, in Colombia. Thanks to Dilan’s family’s efforts, in June 2021 the Constitutional Court referred the case to the ordinary justice system, where it continues to be heard today; up until that moment the case was tried before the military…
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Alex da Silveira Case
Photojournalist Alex da Silveira lost his vision as a result of a rubber bullet impact in his eye, after a military police officer shot him during a demonstration. After two appeals, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) recognized Mr. Silveira’s right to compensation and declared that the Brazilian State should be liable if journalists are injured…
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Abuku & 4 Others v. AG Uganda and the Secretary General of the East African Community
The case discusses violations of civic space in the context of an election. A petition was filed before the East African Court of Justice in the aftermath of the 2021 Uganda General Elections, with the purpose of challenging the presidential election of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, due to electoral malpractices that are deemed to be contrary…
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Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights and Media Institute of Southern Africa v. The Minister of State in the President’s office responsible for National Security and others
On January 14, 2019, the Zimbabwe government imposed an internet shutdown in response to protests that erupted after the president raised fuel prices by 150 percent. The shutdown lasted for a week, which prompted the NGOs Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights and Media Institute of Southern Africa to file a case before the High Court…