Secular by law, Sharia courts are still allowed to operate in Nigeria. One such court sentenced 22-year-old singer Aminu Sharif to death for blasphemy
International Democracy articles
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Zimbabwe President Decries ‘Divisive Falsehoods’ Over Rights Abuse Claims
Zimbabwe’s government has grown more corrupt and repressive since 2017 but Mnangagwa decried ‘divisive falsehoods’ over recent rights abuse claims.
Lebanon – ‘big blast should lead to big change’
On August 4, 2020, a blast devastated Beirut’s port and half the city. This comes against the backdrop of deep corruption and a crumbling political system.
Recognizing journalist who exposed Ukraine’s Holodomor
Gareth Jones, a British journalist, exposed Stalin’s genocidal Ukraine famine. Kyiv Council recognised him, naming a street in the capital after him.
South Africa’s EFF Leader Julius Malema, Others Urge Zimbabwe Govt to Stop Human Rights Violations
Human rights abuses in Zimbabwe are worsening. South Africa’s opposition leader, Julius Malema, and others have urged President Mnangagwa’s regime to stop the violations.
Mali Opposition Plans More Protests to Demand President’s Ouster
There have been protests in recent weeks asking for President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta to step down. More protests have been planned by the opposition.
South Korea: Stop Intimidating North Korean Human Rights Groups
South Korea’s democratic system contrasts its northern neighbor’s repressive communist system yet it is intimidating North Korean rights groups.
Latin America facing a ‘decline of democracy’ under Covid pandemic
Covid-19 required appropriate response from governments. Responses have been poor in some regions, with democracy even declining in Latin America.
Turkey: Social Media Law Will Increase Censorship
The Turkish government is pushing a bill that will allow it control of social media. HRW published an article which urged parliament and social media firms to oppose it.
Malawi President Vows to Close in on Corrupt Officials
Malawi’s Chakwera has vowed a crackdown on the last administration’s corruption. President Chakwera made controversial appointments when he took power.