Ukrainian commission must continue to identify the motivation behind violence on civic activists and examine response of country’s law enforcement agencies.
International Democracy articles
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Zimbabwe Police Arrest Top International Trade Unionist
Ghanaian-born trade unionist, Kwasi Adu-Amankwah arrested and detained at the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, awaiting deportation.
Seeking a Path to Accountability for North Korea Rights Abuses
A survey by Seoul-based human rights NGO say there is unlikely to be accountability for past abuses without a complete change of regime in the North.
China Seen Stepping Up Military, Diplomatic Pressure Against Taiwan
China to step up military, diplomatic and other kinds of pressure against proudly self-ruled Taiwan to deliver on President Xi Jinping’s demand in January.
Algeria’s Bouteflika Faces Growing Protests Not to Run Again
About two months to go before scheduled presidential elections in Algeria, demonstrators protest possible fifth term for President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika.
Senegal Election Commission Warns Against Early Calls Amid Wait
Vote counting has begun in Senegal after a peaceful day of voting in Sunday’s presidential election. CENA says results will be out Monday or Tuesday.
Comedian Leads Ukraine Polls as Dirty-Trick Accusations Mount
Ukrain has 44 candidates to pick from in next month’s presidential elections, but they do not feel spoiled for choice as Volodymyr Zelenskiy leads polls.
Street Unrest Breaks Down Taboo in Algeria: Talk Is of Politics at Last
Until last week the number one topic that Algerian engineer Mohamed Aissiou and his mates would discuss over coffee was soccer.
Moldova Set for Coalition Talks After Inconclusive Election
An election in Moldova has produced a hung parliament, with results showing the vote split between pro-Western and pro-Russian forces.
Ukraine Candidate Urges Public to Propose Future Cabinet
A comedian who is leading Ukraine’s presidential election race has urged his supporters to propose candidates for top government jobs.