On July 1, Hong Kong will get a new leader. Carrie Lam will take over from CY Leung
International Democracy articles
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Journalists’ Trial Puts Spotlight on Turkey Media Freedom
Trial of 17 journalists, accused of being involved in July’s failed coup, got underway Monday
VIDEO: How Saudi’s Cash Machine Is Tied to Egypt Dictatorship
In Egypt, dozens of activists have been arrested in a series of sweeping raids in recent days
VIDEO: The Italian Comedian Who Could Decide a Nation’s Destiny
Prime Minister Matteo Renzi wanted to rein in that chaos with a constitutional reform bill
French Women Win Record Number of Seats in Parliament
With 38.65% of seat, the election marks a record for female representation in the French parliament
A Close Look at the Indian Presidential Election System
India’s presidential election will be held on July 17 as President Mukherjee’s term comes to an end
Egypt Blocks Websites in Fresh Round of Crackdowns
Egypt has blocked the website of an independent Turkish newspaper in English as it steps up censorship
How Cuba Dissidents Are Responding to Trump’s Change in Policy
The Castro brothers of Cuba have not had elections since they took over in 1959
VIDEO: Time to End Attacks on Vietnam Activists and Bloggers
Vietnamese bloggers and rights activists are being beaten, threatened and intimidated with impunity
VIDEO: Behind the Ongoing Russia and Belarus Media Battle
Kremlin suggests that Minsk needs to curb a rise in nationalism and anti-Russian messaging