Hefty prison terms slammed by Judge for farm leaders protesting Ortega’s government in Nicaragua’s on charges defenders consider political and trumped-up.
International Democracy articles
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Forest Fires Highlight Indonesian President’s Campaign Gaffe
Indonesian forest fires through peat land, just two days after President Joko Widodo incorrectly claimed there’d been no fires for several years.
Twitter Tightens EU Political Ad Rules Ahead of Election
Twitter said Tuesday it is tightening up rules for E.U. political ads ahead of elections, following similar moves by fellow tech giants Facebook and Google.
Slovakia Officials Urged to Expedite Justice in Kuciak Case
The Committee to Protect Journalists and International Press Institute (IPI) called on Slovak officials to expedite justice in journalist Ján Kuciak case.
Ahead of Election, Tech Could Unite Europe’s Populist Groups
The sharing of the Rousseau technology marks the most brazen attempt to date to internationalize Europe’s populist movements.
Crackdown on Zimbabwe’s Workers Escalates and Tensions Soar
January 12, 2019, gov. of Zimbabwe announced a fuel price hike of 150% to generate revenue for the government, currently facing severe budget deficits.
In 1 in 4 Elections, African Voters Face Delays
Delay in Nigeria’s general election, re-scheduled for Saturday, brings doubt about the commitment to a free and fair poll in Africa’s most populous country.
The Internet is Coming Under Attack in Russia
An acquaintance living in the United States asked me if it was true that Russia is about to “cut off its Internet” from the rest of the world.
PODCAST: Viktor Orbán’s Velvet Repression in Hungary
Hungary is a country that’s often referred to in a group of countries in central and Eastern Europe that are seeing authoritarian leaders rise to power.
Saudi Arabia Must Clarify Status of ‘Corruption’ Detainees
Saudi Arabia announced an end to its high-profile anti-corruption campaign on January 31, 2019, but some of those rounded up remain in detention.