In recent weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out forcefully in favor of the European Union and Venezuela’s opposition protests.
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UN Urges Social Media to Promote Human Rights in Myanmar
Social media firms and foreign investors must do more to ensure they support human rights in Myanmar, U.N. Special Rapporteur Yanghee Lee said on Tuesday.
Troika Laundromat Revelations Unveil Corruption in Europe and Russia
Troika Laundromat revelations published by the OCCRP and partner media outlets reveal the glaring shortcomings in anti-money laundering systems in Europe.
Cambodia: No Release for Opposition Leader Kem Sokha
Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha has spent more than 18 month in detention, with other opposition leaders decrying his case as politically motivated.
PODCAST: Brazil’s Tenuous Relationship With Democracy
Brazil’s tenuous relationship with democracy, is the election of Jair Bolsonaro in October 2018, going to take Brazil back to its authoritarianism?
UN Rights Experts: Saudi Laws Stifle Dissent and Women Activists
Saudi Arabia is using its counter terrorism laws to silence activists, including women, in violation of international law guaranteeing freedom of speech.
Liberia Police Charge Son of ex-Leader in Banknote Scandal
Liberian police charged 61-year-old son of country’s ex-president, Ellen Johnson, in connection with banknote scandal worth millions of U.S. dollars.
Egypt Releases Prominent Photojournalist After 5 Years in Prison
Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, also known as Shawkan, released after 5 years in prison according to a post from his Twitter account.
French Algerians Join Protest Against Bouteflika Re-Election Bid
Protests are continuing in Algeria against another term for ailing leader Abdelaziz and though he’s promises not to serve his full time if reelected.
Former Mauritanian Slaves Unshackled Yet Far From Free
The Global Slavery Index, published annually by human rights group Walk Free Foundation, estimates that 2 percent of the population are still enslaved.