Kathmandu, April 21 -- Freedom of expression is deteriorating, and restrictions on dissent are increasing in Nepal, Amnesty International said in its latest global report, warning of a broader rise in authoritarian practices worldwide.

The report, released in Kathmandu on Tuesday, highlights growing attacks on freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly in Nepal, noting that laws are increasingly being used to curb dissent.

Covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, and analysing the situation in 144 countries, the organisation concluded that authoritarian tendencies increased worldwide throughout the year, with some governments enacting legislation aimed at silencing opposition voices.

Agnes Callamard, secre...