A U.N. watchdog group is demanding an end to the widespread practice of torture and other cruel punishments in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
International Democracy articles
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Malawi Race for President Tight as Election Nears
Malawi Presidential race tight with real battle between incumbent President Peter, Vice President Chilima and main opposition leader Lazarus Chakwera.
Sanctions Threaten North Korea’s Old and New Elites
North Korea’s cash-strapped economy is under crippling international sanctions, it means traditional elite, rising merchant class may be feeling pinched
Somaliland Celebrates Independence Despite Lack of Recognition
The breakaway state of Somaliland is preparing to celebrate 28 years since it declared independence from Somalia. No country recognizes Somaliland as a sovereign nation
Rohingya in Bangladesh Receive Identity Documents for First Time
Bangladeshi authorities and U.N. refugee agency have registered more than a quarter million Rohingya refugees and presented them with identity documents.
Rights Groups: 3 Iranian Writers Free, Plan to Appeal Sentences
An international writers association says three Iranian authors apparently sentenced to long prison terms this week in Iran remain free.
The ‘Criminal Candidates’ Standing in India’s Election
Bharatiya Janata Party fielding the most candidates among the major parties who are facing criminal charges. Its rival, Congress, is just a step behind.
Proposal Would Compel Hong Kong to Hand Criminal Suspects to China
Each week for the last five or six years, a man named Alan crosses into mainland China to work on sales for a packaging factory.
General Says That ‘Real Democracy’ is the Goal in Sudan
The deputy leader of Sudan’s military council voiced his enthusiasm for democratic elections in front of an audience of tribal leaders and senior diplomats.
Video Sting Brings Down Austrian Government
Austria raced towards snap election as Chancellor Sebastian Kurz pulled the plug on his coalition with the far right after its leader was caught on video.