Belarusian authorities raid independent newsrooms and human rights organizations, imprisoning journalists for their activities.
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Democracy Attacked as World Battles COVID
While the world was distracted with COVID-19 democracy was quietly being attacked globally such as in Hungary, Brazil, Belarus, China.
Arrests After Thousands Rally Against Cuban Government
Media sources report that thousands of people joined Cuba’s largest anti-communist protests in decades, resulting in dozens of arrests.
China bans pro-democracy candidates in Macau elections
China has banned pro-democracy candidates from Macau elections. This follows China’s anti-democracy end game in Hong Kong.
Cuba’s Internet Cutoff: A New Tactic To Suppress Dissent
Cuban authorities have restricted social media sites, ostensibly to stifle information flow into, out of, and inside the embattled country.
Including Election Systems As Critical Infrastructure
Former US CISA director Chris Krebs said that election systems should be classified as critical infrastructure by Australian lawmakers.
Vietnam Jails High-Profile Journalist
In a closed-door trial Friday, a Vietnam court jailed former radio journalist and pro-democracy activist Pham Chi Thanh for over 5 years.
Dutch Crime Journalist Peter R de Vries wounded in shooting
Journalists are not safe even in Europe. Popular Dutch crime journalists Peter R de Vries, 64, was shot minutes after leaving a TV studio.
Latin America Countries Clash Over Authoritarian Pasts
The revival of leftist politics in South America reflects its struggle with its authoritarian past rather than political flip-flopping.
Italy Is Lowering Voting Age From 25 To 18
Italy’s Senate voted on Thursday to reduce the age at which citizens are allowed to vote for senators in the country from 25 to 18.