When a dictatorial partner in the war on terror like Chad stages another controversial election, Western democracies turn a blind eye.
International Democracy articles
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Experts Sound Alarm Over Uganda ‘Brutal’ Election Crackdown
Uganda’s 2021 electoral context has seen a brutal election crackdown. Some have been arrested, others tortured in state gulags.
Report Outlines How Internet Shutdowns Obstruct Journalism
Journalists will be unable to contact sources, fact-check, or file stories until after an event has occurred if internet access is blocked.
Kyrgyzstan Moves To Adopt Constitution With Presidential System
Preliminary results show that voters in Kyrgyzstan adopted a new constitution in a referendum that extends the president’s powers.
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Jailed
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester, was sentenced to four months in prison today for “unauthorized assembly”.
Chinese Democracy Activist Dies “Mysteriously” in Detention
Guo Hongwei, a human rights defender, died April 9, 2021, while completing his prison term. Relatives say he did not die of natural causes.
Victims of Sudan Crackdown On Protests Await Justice
Two years after al-Bashir was removed from power in Sudan, the victims of his crackdown on democracy protests still await justice.
Press Freedom In Greece Is Under Pressure
Press freedom in Greece under pressure. The state is abusing its authority, creating a sense of “asphyxiation” in public discourse.
Chad’s Dictator Set To Extend His 30-Year Rule
Idriss Deby of Chad is set to extend his over 30 year rule and dictatorship following the presidential election of April 11, 2021.
Latin America’s Surprisingly Resilient Democracies
Latin America is now more often seen as a cautionary tale, a blinking red light warning us about the fragility of new democratic institutions.