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International Democracy Originals
This International Democracy Originals archive has all of our original articles about the global struggle for free and fair elections, not including the original work of our our DC Authors. Articles in this International Democracy Originals archive were put together by the DC editing team as part of our daily curation of pro-democracy news from around the web. Be sure to also check out our main section on World Democracy as well.
US Government Suspends Economic Assistance to Cameroon over human rights violations
President Trump October 31, 2019, informed Congress he will suspend US economic assistance to Cameroon due to human rights by armed and security forces.
Major National Dialogue: Can Cameroon Address Reconstruction?
In an extraordinary speech to the nation on September 10, 2019, Paul Biya, President of Cameroon since November 1982, announced the organization of a “Major National Dialogue” for the end of September 2019. He said the dialogue was chiefly meant to address the violent conflict in Cameroon’s two mainly English-speaking regions of the North West […]
Zimbabwean activist doctor unable to recall details of his disappearance
Prominent doctor and activist Peter Magombeyi leader of Zimbabwe doctors’ strike was abducted and tortured but can’t recall details of his disappearance.
Five Pitfalls of President Paul Biya’s Call for a National Dialogue to Solve the Anglophone Conflict in Cameroon
In an extraordinary speech President Biya of Cameroon called for a national dialogue to solve the Anglophone conflict. Here are five pitfalls of the call.
Cameroon: Life Sentence for Separatists Gross Violation of Rights
UN Refugee Agency said the life sentencing of separatist leaders by Cameroon Military court violates the fundamental principle of non-refoulement practice.
Another spate of xenophobic violence in South Africa
September 2, 2019, South Africa recorded another spate of xenophobic violence against foreign national in South Africa’s commercial capital, Johannesburg.
Robert Mugabe dies a Hero, Liberator or did he pass on a Foe, Oppressor?
As compared to decried white minority rule Mugabe was an economic disaster. He died more a foe to Zimbabwean people, an oppressor, than a hero or liberator.
Life sentence for Ambazonian separatist leader Ayuk Tabe may be a threat to world peace
Life sentence for Ambazonian leader Ayuk Tabe may be a threat to world peace. An international forum should address the Anglophone conflict in Cameroon.
16 August 2019 Zimbabwe Protests, State Repression and the Urgency of Political Reforms
Repression of 16 August 2019 Zimbabwe protests places the Southern African nation more on the path of instability. Zimbabwe needs urgent political reforms.