After a poll that has been widely criticized for irregularities and delays, tensions are running high. Several African bodies are calling for a recount.
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Russia Increasing Pressure on Crimean Human Rights Lawyer
Since Russia’s occupation of Crimea, authorities have engaged in relentless persecution of Crimean Tatars and others critical of Russia.
2 Killed, 40 Detained in Latest Gay Purge in Chechnya
About 40 men and women have been detained on suspicion of being gay since December and reports say at least two of them have died of torture in detention.
China Urged to Release Human Rights Defender Huang Qi
Chinese authorities secretly tried Huang Qi, human rights defender, citizen journalist, and head of the rights group “6.4 Tianwang,” on January 14.
Indonesian Anti-Corruption Commission Relies on Public Solidarity
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is a vital pillar of rule of law and anti-corruption in Indonesia, Transparency International affirmed.
Participative Democracy is Best Approach For Poverty Eradication in India
Participative democracy could make policies more efficient for poverty eradication in India, but only when there is no asymmetry of information.
Important Iraqi Provincial Elections to be Held in November
It is the third time for Iraq to announce a date for the provincial elections, which were initially set to be held simultaneously with the parliament elections in May.
Venezuela Opposition Leader Guaido ‘Not Afraid’ After Detention
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Sunday said that President Nicolas Maduro’s adversaries were “not afraid” even though he was briefly detained.
Regional Bloc Urges Vote Recount in DRC Poll
A southern African regional bloc urged officials in Democratic Republic of Congo Sunday to recount the votes of its recent contested presidential election.
Congo Runner-up Says Country’s Ruling Party is Desperate
Congo’s presidential runner-up Martin Fayulu, who is challenging his election loss in court, says the ruling party is desperate.