As part of a decade-old criminal probe, Egyptian authorities summoned at least five human rights activists for questioning in July 2021.
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Bahrain: release opposition figure al-Singace
Activists say Abdul Jalil al-Singace suffers from chronic ailments and has been subjected to “continuous medical mistreatment” in jail.
Myanmar Protests Go On Sans Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi, jailed Myanmar leader, is cut off from the youthful activists creating their own path to democracy beyond her shadow.
China Now Targeting Hong Kong Student Unions
Chinese authorities are cracking down on institutions, which they believe are breeding grounds for instability, including student unions.
Brazil’s Lula Poised For Sensational Political Comeback
Polls predict that if former President Lula da Silva’s political rights are restored, he will smash Jair Bolsonaro if he runs again for president.
Tunisian President Accused Of Undermining Democracy
Kais Saied has been sacked by Tunisia’s troubled politicians as an experienced outsider despite a landslide in the 2019 presidential.
South Africa Riots Reveal Political Failures
Owners of looted shops in Soweto accuse the South African government of neglecting them during this month’s violence and looting.
Belarus’s Opposition Leader Bringing Fight To The US
Belarusians’ fight for independence, according to Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, is a microcosm of authoritarianism vs democracy globally.
Africa’s Last Absolute Monarchy Is Shaken
The landlocked country once known as Swaziland is cracking down on pro-democracy protesters, sparking a crisis in Southern Africa.
Hong Kong Democracy Protester Found Guilty of Terrorism
Under China’s draconian security law, a pro-democracy activist was found guilty of terrorism, secession, setting a dangerous new precedent.