Outgoing United Nations’ Human Rights chief says the power held by the five permanent members of the Security Council could cause the U.N. to “collapse.”
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Cambodian King Pardons Imprisoned Land Rights Activists
A prominent leader of Cambodia’s land rights movement and three female activists imprisoned with her were freed Monday under a royal pardon.
Brazil Poll Shows Jailed Lula Extending Lead For October Election
Jailed ex-president of Brazil, Lula da Silva, has increased his support by 5 percentage point and could win October presidential election if allowed to run.
Opposition Party MDC Calls For Fresh Zimbabwe Election
The main opposition party in Zimbabwe Movement for democratic change (MDC) has filed a challenge to the result on Friday claiming there was a miss calculation of the votes
Uganda Police Battle Protesters Seeking Release Of Pop Star
Monday Ugandan police battled protesters seeking release of jailed pop star and critic of President Museveni, Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine.
South Africa Opens Inquiry Into Zuma Corruption
A South African commission charged with probing allegations opens inquiry into corruption during Zuma Rule. Public hearings started Monday in Johannesburg.
Possible Xi Visit to North Korea Raises Sanctions Doubts
Reports that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea in September raise questions about whether Beijing will ease sanctions against Pyongyang.
The Quiet Threat To Human Rights In Tunisia
“If you ask many Tunisians what has made the difference in holding together the fabric of their democracy, they will say civil society,” writes Sarah Yerkes.
How Democracies Can Fight Authoritarian Sharp Power
Democracy observers have viewed authoritarian influence via outdated lens, even as autocrats like China and Russia embed themselves in democratic societies.
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Confirms Mnangagwa Election
Commission has adjusted its presidential election results by slightly reducing incumbent president Mnangagwa’s win by over 4,000 votes.