Protests took place in Kazakhstan on election day and continued for several days over what government critics saw as an orchestrated handover of power.
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‘Joints Will Be Separated’: Grim New Details Of Khashoggi Murder
Before journalist Jamal Khashoggi entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2, Saudi officials inside the building discussed dismembering a body.
Court Ruling Sends Guyana to New Elections, as First Oil Output Looms
A regional court upheld Guyanese Parliament’s December no-confidence vote in the government, meaning the South American country will face new elections.
Sudan Protesters Holding Night Marches For Democracy
Sudan plan night marches an attempt to pressure military for return to civilian rule. Security forces this month crushed a weeks-long sit in by protesters.
The Key Role Of Dialogue In Gambia’s Process Of Democratic Transition
After a twenty-three-year rule by one president and a de facto one-party state, Gambia saw the inauguration of a new and promising leader, Adama Barrow.
Innovative Forms of Political Dialogue Within Bhutan’s Democracy
In Bhutan’s democracy it is received and traditionally accepted that citizens have to contribute towards the welfare of the society they live in.
Harassment of Human Rights Watch Activist in Uzbekistan
Human Rights Watch re-established a presence in Uzbekistan in August 2017 after President Shavkat Mirziyoyev launched a reform campaign.
Myanmar Local Elections Seen As Success Despite Low Turnout
Municipal government, a mixture of elected and appointed positions, saw a balance tipped in favor of elected positions with respect to appointed positions.
Hong Kong Government Still Refusing Demands Of Protesters
Hong Kong’s leader Lam offered an apology for the political crisis and unrest sparked by a proposed law that would allow extraditions to mainland China.
Moldovan Journalists Assaulted Reporting on Unfolding Political Crisis
Freedom House has issued a statement regarding the assault of journalist in Moldova who were trying to cover political situation in the country.