Last week, amid its 2021 general election, Uganda was disconnected from the internet entirely, according to a new report.
Democracy News Headlines
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AU Summit is an Opportunity to Fight Corruption in Africa
African leaders meeting at the African Union Summit must redouble their efforts to tackle the root causes of corruption.
Sri Lankan Justice System is Under Attack
New report describes government repression of activists, journalists, lawyers, and the families of victims.
Burma Military Blocks Internet During Coup
Communication networks were shut down through the use of disruption techniques targeting cellular services and “kill switches”.
Public Corruption Perceptions Worsening in Balkans
Pecreptions of public corruption worsened in most Southeast and Central European countries according to the newest report.
Elon Musk’s Starlink Service Poses a Threat to Dictatorships
Satellite turns the tables because the government doesn’t control space and has a much harder time regulating content.
Indian Journalists Covering Farmer Protests Charged
Eight journalists who covered the farmer protests in India and violence in Delhi are facing baseless criminal charges.
Trials for India’s Blockchain Remote Voting to Begin Soon
New technology will allow electors to vote from faraway cities without going to designated polling station of their constituencies.
Belarus Opposition Leader Nominated for Nobel Prize
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has nominated Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Government Suspends Key Kazakhstan Human Rights Organizations
The government suspended several Kazakhstan human rights organizations over their funding sources, escalating its ongoing campaign.