The HRV Observatory · Freedom Tracker

Detentions, restrictions and releases over time

Interactive indicators with historical comparisons: the last twelve months of monitoring alongside five-year annual totals.

Sample data notice: series are illustrative placeholders pending verified monitoring data. * 2026 totals cover October 2025 – September 2026 only.

Trend indicators

Detentions of journalists & defenders

persons

Oct 25Sep 26

Detentions rose sharply during legislative debate on the draft NGO bill.

Gatherings refused or dispersed

events

Oct 25Sep 26

Prior-authorisation refusals concentrate around independent civic and political events.

NGO registrations & renewals delayed

cases

Oct 25Sep 26

Delays lengthened after the draft NGO bill was tabled in March 2026.

Releases following HRV intervention

persons

Oct 25Sep 26

Positive trend: legal aid and rapid-response advocacy secure releases.