Transparency International, together with MANS, urges the Government of Montenegro to withdraw its amendments to the Law on Classified Information.
International Democracy articles
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Tajikistani Must Release Gravely Ill Activist Hayit
The Tajik government should immediately and unconditionally release a seriously ill political activist who has been tortured, nine human rights groups said.
Burundi Students Jailed for Writing on President’s Photo
Authorities in Burundi has arrested seven school children who are accused of having scribbled on the president’s photo in their school books.
Dozens of Regime Critics Included in Azerbaijan Mass Release
Dozens of “political prisoners” according to international rights organizations were included in mass holiday pardon by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev.
Ruling-Party Back Uganda’s Aging Leader for Another Term
Members of parliament from Uganda’s ruling party are backing President Museveni’s attempt to win another term, as adopted at their meeting late Sunday.
Iran Hints at Using Foreign Militias in Domestic Crackdown
An influential Iranian cleric says Iran might bring Shiite militias to the country from other parts of the Middle East to fight threats to the government.
Political Rock Stars Turn Up Heat Ahead of Thai Elections
The 250 members of the Senate will all be appointed by the military, with political parties contesting 500 seats in the House of Representatives.
The Structural Flaws That Subvert Thailand Elections
Thailand’s military government has failed to create conditions for a free and fair national election on March 24, 2019, Human Rights Watch said.
Powerful Algerian Party Abandons Beleaguered Bouteflika
An influential Algerian party that was a long-time supporter of Abdelaziz Bouteflika has criticized the ailing president for seeking to stay in power.
Corruption Is the Pressing Issue Singled Out by Tunisian Citizens
Corruption is the pressing issue singled out by Tunisian citizens after 8 years protests which led to exit of longtime leader Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali.