The conviction of Sanna Seif by an Egyptian court on bogus charges of false news aim to hide the government’s bad human rights record.
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Innovative African Women’s Political Participation Report Released
A new Afro Barometer report shows that African nations are still far from achieving equal participation of women in decision-making.
Belarus Reprisals Against Human Rights Defenders Continue
Belarusian authorities are waging a targeted intimidation campaign against civil society in an attempt to silence all government critics.
How Latin American Politicians Use The Courts To Gain Power
In Latin America, supporters of ousted leaders and leaders facing court charges often see a witch-hunt. This is not always far from the truth
Prosecuting Ex-Presidents For Corruption Is Trending Worldwide
Former presidents and heads of government such Jeanine Áñez of Bolivia, Sarkozy of France are being prosecuted and even jailed worldwide.
Senegal Youth Using Digital Tools To Safeguard Democracy
The internet shutdown in Senegal aims to quell anti-regime protests but Senegalese youth are using digital tools to fight back.
Martial Law in Myanmar a Death Knell for Fair Trials
Under Martial Law, charges under laws being used to prosecute peaceful protesters and journalists will now be tried by military courts.
New Video Tells the Story of Exiled Egyptian Activists
In the ten years since Egyptians took to the streets to depose Hosni Mubarak, on-the-ground and online organizing has changed drastically.
Myanmar Army Imposes Martial Law As More Protesters Killed
Myanmar’s junta has declared martial law in six townships in Yangon and parts of Mandalay, after six more demonstrators were killed.
Electoral Autocracy: The Downgrading Of India’s Democracy
Freedom House downgraded India from a free democracy to a “partially free democracy” earlier this month in its annual report.