As dictatorship increases pressure on civil society, election reform groups like Russia election watchdog are targets of Vladimir Putin’s crackdown
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Software Entrepreneur Wins South Korea Election
Competition from new political upstarts is altering political landscape as entrepreneur Wins South Korea vote
More Bad News for S. Africa Ruling Party
South Africa ruling party in power since apartheid yet faces allegations of government corruption
Swazi Democracy Dissidents Bear New Crackdown
Dictatorship accused on arrests and disappearance of Swazi democracy dissidents in new crackdown
Wide Condemnation of Russia Dissident’s Show Trial
Pro-democracy Russia dissident’s show trial shows very ugly side of Vladimir Putin’s dictatorship
Bahrain Dictatorship Snubs UN Torture Envoy
Allegations of torture and repression during F1 race get Bahrain dictatorship snub
Software Entrepreneur in South Korea Elections
Software engineer and entrepreneur in South Korea election running for office behind company’s success story
Cambodia Protests Call for Fair Elections
Impoverished Cambodia protests with opposition together calling for democratic elections
Mexico President’s Reform Agenda Hits Setback
Mexico President’s Reform: Mexico President Nieto continues push for an ambitious agenda dramatic reform
Morocco Opposition Demand Elections and Democracy
Empty reforms and political stasis ignites deep discontent as Morocco opposition demand elections