Among the widening campaign of post-coup arrests snags Turkish satirists famous for making fun of government
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African Women Situation Room Reducing Election Violence
The unique Women Situation Room Initiative has been successfully deployed during elections across Africa
Violent Repression of Protesters in Ethiopian Dictatorship
Ethiopian dictatorship has unleashed a new round of violence against protests by ethnic Oromo
Gambia Opposition Leader’s Death Spurs Calls For Reform
Dictator and former army officer Yahya Jammeh rules by suppressing Gambia opposition with fear
How Social Media is Rewiring Democracy
Political institutions have been unable to cope as mass connectivity is rewiring democracy
The Need For an Iranian Democratic Revolution
An Iranian democratic revolution could reshape the turbulent region and the broader world
One-Day Trial Ends in Charges For Chinese Christian Activist
Chinese Christian activist Gou Hongguo sentenced by court for discussing political issues with other activists
Kenyan Electoral Commission Resigns En Masse
Protests that have crossed the country ahead of key vote led to resignation of the Kenyan Electoral Commission
China Jails Human Rights Activist Hu Shigen and Allies
Legal activists like Hu Shigen and Zhai Yanmin are among targets of President Xi’s crackdown
Will Communal Violence Again Stain Kenyan Vote?
Run up to crucial Kenyan vote is again plagued with chronic hate speech and inter-ethnic tension