National Endowment for Democracy scheduled an event on Youth, Political Parties, and Elections in Georgia which took place on December 11, 2018.
International Democracy articles
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Malta Institutions Under Scrutiny After Journalist’s Murder
Island nation of Malta needs better checks and balances, with prime minister’s powers currently eclipsing other institutions and after journalists murder.
Who Are the Two Canadians Detained in China?
Two Canadians detained in China amid a dispute over Canada’s detention of a Chinese business executive wanted in the U.S. on bank fraud charges.
Authorities Escalating Crackdown on Iran Human Rights Lawyers
Iranian authorities recently sentenced at least three lawyers to long prison terms for human rights activism and security forces have arrested another one.
Brazil Should End Use of Criminal Defamation to Persecute Journalists
Brazilian authorities should cease prosecuting journalists for defamation and repeal the country’s outdated criminal defamation laws.
Turkish Doctor Sentenced to Jail on Trumped-Up Charges
PHR condemns sentencing in absentia of Dr. Gençay, founder and former president of the Turkish Medical Association by Istanbul 37th Penal Court in Turkey.
Report Outlines Journalists Intimidation and Prison in Violent 2018
A multi pronged crackdown on the press continued throughout 2018, the Committee to Protect Journalists concludes in a report published Thursday.
Michigan Ballot Selfie Legalization Clears Hurdle
Taking “ballot selfies” would be legal in future Michigan elections under bipartisan legislation approved Wednesday by the House Elections Committee.
Rival Parties Agree to Hand UN Control of Yemen Port City
Yemen’s two opposing sides outside Swedish capital, Stockholm, both agreed to hand control of key Red Sea port of Hodeida to the United Nations.
Thousands of Voting Machines Destroyed in Congo Warehouse Fire
Thousands of voting machines and election materials to be used in Congo’s upcoming presidential election destroyed by early morning fire in Kinshasa.