Shrinking Civic Space in Asia
Monday, June 29, 2020
THE practice of healthy democracy all over the world is now facing a stern test. Authoritarian regimes are becoming more oppressive in muzzling critical voices. This tendency is seen in a number of nations, including Indonesia. The move by the government of the Philippines to criminalize Maria Ressa, a senior journalist and Chief Executive Officer of Rappler is the latest example.
Filipino democracy under President Rodrigo Duterte has taken
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