The defense of human rights has been a cornerstone of inclusive and open societies over the past decades. Multiple sources from within and without the human rights movement have pointed to a deteriorating rule of law over the past 10 years, and a declining respect for basic civil and political rights. They warn of a new era of controlled freedom that is likely to undermine stability in the countries in question. The space for civic freedoms is being gradually restricted. So what does this restriction look like? Methods range from the suppression of mass protest and silencing of individual protesters to technological intrusions and burdensome regulatory measures. More information is available here.
Source: World Economic Forum