The government of President Daniel Ortega has begun a sweeping crackdown against the free press and activists in Nicaragua.
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Local Kremlin Candidate Wins in Closely-Watched Repeated Vote
Russians in far eastern region of Primorsky Krai elected a Kremlin-backed candidate for governor after previous election was thrown out due to voting fraud.
Zimbabwe NGOs Worry Government Could Close Them
Human rights organizations and opposition parties see “old days” back as government threatened to deregister organizations that involve in politics.
Russian Spy’s Guilty Plea Illustrates Danger Facing US Vote
Former top U.S. intelligence officials are warning about the Kremlin’s brazen desire and ability to interfere with the American political system.
Zimbabwe Ruling Party Okays Mnangagwa 2023 Re-Election Bid
Zimbabwe’s ruling party on Saturday gave the go-ahead to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to run for a second five-year term in 2023.
Freed Cameroonians Ask for Release of Separatist Leaders
Barely 24 hours after being released from detention centers, the people have asked president Biya to release their leader if he wants peace in the country.
Another Day of Anti-Government Protests in Hungary
Thousand protesters marched peacefully through Budapest for a fourth day to oppose laws by the Hungarian government to restrict workers’ rights.
Jailed Iranian’s Death Angers Human Rights Activists
Jailed Iranian’s death who was on hunger strike to protest his detention by Iran has sparked an outcry from US, rights activists and social media users.
EU Leaders Call for Steps to Tackle Election Disinformation
With European Union elections closing in, EU leaders are calling for measures to tackle the deliberate spread of disinformation.
Worries About Pakistan Free Speech as 18 International NGOs Expelled
Global human rights groups have expressed grave concern over the expulsion of 18 international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) from Pakistan.