On May 30, 2016, former Chadian President Hissene Habre was convicted for crimes against humanity
International Democracy articles
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The Deadly Art of Afghan Journalism is Getting Harder
United Nations joins chorus of outrage at deteriorating climate of violence in Afghan journalism
Contested Votes Destroy Nations, But America Should be Fine
Take a close look at countries where contested votes have led to disaster, from Africa’s Gabon to 2009 Iranian protests
New Lebanese Government Takes Shape Following Years of Crisis
President Michel Aoun has asked PM Saad al-Hariri to proceed in forming a new Lebanese government
Assessing the Latest in Turkey’s Post-Coup Purge
1,200 gendarmerie staff are latest to be targeted in Turkey’s post-coup purge led by President Erdogan
How Climate Change Will Alter Democratic Politics Worldwide
By 2099 the nature of democratic politics could change in costly ways for politicians because of climate change
Numbers Behind the Global Rise in Violence Against Journalists
The fight to stem a persistent rise in violence against journalists and online bloggers has few victories
Hints of Moroccan Arab Spring in New Protests
Death of famous Tunisian street vendor is remembered as protests hint at a Moroccan Arab Spring
Nicaragua’s Farce Election to Ensure Continued Ortega Rule
Fourth term is predetermined for President Daniel Ortega thanks to Nicaragua’s farce election
Two Years Later, Lebanese President Finally Elected
After 45 failed attempts, the new Lebanese President Michel Aoun is a Maronite Christian politician