Algerian political and military factions appear to be waging a behind-the-scenes tug-of-war to determine the future of the government.
International Democracy articles
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Teaching Swiss Students How To Live Democratically
A new curriculum introduced at Swiss schools could better equip students to play a more active role in democracy, argues political scientist Monika Waldis.
Saudi Women Activists’ Trials to Continue after 3rd Hearing
Nearly a dozen Saudi women’s rights activists, most of them imprisoned, attended third court session and were told trials will last two more weeks.
Media Circus as Ukraine’s Poroshenko, Zelenskiy Mull Stadium Debate, Drug Tests
Ukrainian leader Petro Poroshenko agreed on Thursday to go head-to-head with comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a debate at the country’s biggest stadium.
Swiss Post’s E-Voting System Pulled For May Votes
E-voting system operated by Swiss Post will not be available for nationwide votes on May 19 due to a “critical errors” found during a public intrusion test .
2 Mauritanian Political Bloggers Held for Defamation
Mauritanian authorities should free two bloggers arrested on March 22, 2019, and drop all charges related to their peaceful expression.
Gambia Anti-Corruption Reforms Must Move Forward
New revelations of comprehensive state capture, grand corruption under former president Yahya should spur anti-corruption efforts for people of The Gambia.
Nicaragua Government Repeats Pledge to Free Prisoners
Nicaraguan government negotiators signed an agreement ratifying commitment to free hundreds of people considered political prisoners by the opposition.
National Crackdown Sweeps Up China’s Labor Activists
The whole world is waiting for you to come back. ‘Hold fast to freedom in the wind and rain,’” wrote Zheng Churan in a postcard to her husband.
Algeria’s President: From Freedom Fighter to Public Enemy
He fought to free Algeria from colonizer France, he reconciled his war-ravaged nation and he negotiated with a famed terrorist.