‘Don’t shut them up: Free victims of arbitrary detention now’, calls on Cameroonian authorities to release people arrested for protesting.
How Africa’s Autocratic Elites Cycle In And Out Of Power
In Africa, authoritarianism is still a prominent component of politics. Autocrats on the continent are able to cycle in and out of power.
Classic ‘Fight Club’ Movie Gets Very Different Ending In China
Imported films in China are often altered to show that the law enforcement always trumps the villain. Fight Club is also getting a makeover.
Military junta seized power in Burkina Faso
A military junta has seized power in Burkina Faso, forcing President Roch Marc Kaboré to resign. Crowds welcomed the military coup.
Mexican Photojournalist Shot And Killed In Tijuana
Martínez was ambushed just after noon at his residence in Tijuana, a coastal city just across the border from San Diego in California.
Leaked Photos Show Putin’s Secret Palace, Pole-Dancing Room
Allies of imprisoned Russian activist Alexei Navalny published photos of what they say is the inside of President Putin’s secret palace.
Should Louisiana Elections Switch To Paper Ballots?
Ahead of updating state voting systems, Louisiana’s Voting System Commission met this week to hear about new certification standards.
Under Repressive Laws, Russian Activists Find A Way To Organize
The Russian Government is abusing legal system at an alarming rate, but the country’s activists continue to organize in secret.
Florida Election Police Squad Would Poison Democracy
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida wants to establish a separate agency to oversee elections. Only criminals have anything to be afraid of.
Turkish Journalist Arrested On Charge Of Insulting Erdogan
A Turkish court Saturday ordered well-known journalist Sedef Kabas to be jailed pending trial on a charge of insulting President Erdogan.