At the 41st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council starting today, states will discuss whether to keep Eritrea in the spotlight.
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Why Dictatorships Are Always Step Away From Legitimacy Crisis
Third wave” of autocratization which first gained momentum in mid 1990’s has developed across the world, annual report of the V-Dem Project.
Sudan’s Protesters Accept Roadmap for Civilian Rule
Sudan’s protest movement accepted Ethiopian road map for civilian-led transitional government, after a months-long standoff with country’s military rulers.
Turkey Opposition Win Shows Country Still Capable of Competitive Poll
Turkey’s opposition victory in Istanbul mayoral election was ratified Monday, with analysts showing the country is capable of a competitive elections.
Internet Blackout Imposed on Myanmar’s Restive Rakhine State
An unprecedented shutdown of mobile data across swathes of Myanmar’s restive Rakhine blocking villagers from internet where the army is accused of abuses.
What Has The Bigger Impact – Elections Or Protests?
Recent events, from Sudan and Algeria to Hong Kong, are the latest indication that political protests have increased in both frequency and size.
Worrying Attack on Journalists in Central African Republic
More than 70 percent of the country remains in the control of armed groups and a fragile peace accord is being tested by recent killings in the northwest.
Iran’s Women Rights Defenders Ailing In Solitary Confinement
GCHR is concerned for the health of imprisoned women human rights defenders in Iran including several who are ill or who have been on hunger strike.
Tanzania Lawmakers Urged To Revise Proposed Law On Free Speech
CPJ urges Tanzanian lawmakers to revise a set of proposed legislative amendments, some of which would pose undue restrictions on freedom of expression.
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Venezuela to Free Jailed Dissidents
U.N. Human Rights chief Michelle urges Venezuelan government to free hundreds of jailed dissidents who were arrested for participating in peaceful protests.