El Salvador has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, the first country to do so in the world. The policy is pushed by its young authoritarian President.
International Democracy articles
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Medical Parole for South Africa’s Zuma Ahead of Graft Trial
Just 60 days into his 15-month jail term for contempt of court former South African President, Jacob Zuma, is out on medical parole.
Apparent Coup in Guinea-Conakry
It appears there was a coup in Guinea-Conakry Sunday 5 September 2021 that removed President Conde and dissolved the Constitution.
Pope inadvertently quotes Putin to chide West’s Afghan war
Pope Francis recently criticized America’s involvement in Afghanistan citing Russia’s Putin while thinking he was quoting Angela Merkel.
Polish PM to EU: Don’t lecture us Poles about democracy
In response to EU comments on rule of law in Poland, the Polish PM said Friday nobody has the right to lecture his country on democracy.
Australia Traded Away Too Much Liberty
Australia’s federal and state governments put stringent restrictions on its citizens in order to keep the coronavirus out of the country.
Afghanistan: Taliban expected to announce new government
The Taliban, a known terrorist group, is about to form a new “government” in Afghanistan. An official said ceremony preparations underway.
Hongkongers Race To Archive Democracy Movement
As the visible emblems of their opposition are scrubbed off the city’s streets, Hong Kong activists are working to save digital copies.
Belarus Closes Journalist Organization, Continuing Crackdown
As they pursue silencing critical reporting, authorities have ordered the closing of Belarus’s largest independent journalist association.
Russian News Outlets Demand End To Media Crackdown
Russian journalists claim the “foreign agent” law is forcing media outlets to close. The Kremlin, on the other hand, defends the law.