Global civil society alliance concerned over 'escalating repression' in M'sia

Civicus, a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists dedicated to strengthening citizen action around the world, has expressed concern over the 'escalating repression' of dissent by Malaysian authorities in recent weeks.

“The Malaysian authorities have become so fearful of dissent that anyone who dares to speak out including artists and cartoonists faces judicial harassment.

“The government must end this absurd...