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An Exiled American Attorney On Philippines’ President Duterte
Before I moved here, Duterte launched a crackdown on crime. I don’t know what it was like before, but I’ve never been in a place with less crime.
Renewed Crackdown On Russian Civil Society Amid Ukraine War
Putin has to control the domestic narrative about his illegal campaign in Ukraine. He is cracking down on civil society to achieve this.
Millions of Russian Roubles Funded Far-Right Discord in Europe
Throughout Europe, Putin’s influence machine has worked hard to undermine women’s and LGBTIQ rights – sowing disinformation.
India Arrests Two Journalists In Jammu And Kashmir
Authorities in Uttarakhand and Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir detained two journalists, Kishor Ram and Fahad Shah.
Arbitrary Detentions of Russian Anti-War Protesters
In Russia, Putin’s attack on Ukraine is unpopular. Russian authorities, as expected, are cracking down on anti-Ukraine war demonstrators.
Indonesia’s Economics Democracy Turns Into Oligarchy
In Indonesia, no different with Russia, the absence of free competition has given rise to its own economic pathology, namely oligarchy.
Social Media Apps In China Ban Jokes About Ukraine
Against the backdrop of Russian invasion, major Chinese social media apps said they are clamping down on misinformation on Ukraine.
Dictators Aren’t Pretending Anymore
The democratic recession is so severe that autocrats now openly stage coups, steal elections, and invade other countries.
Pakistan Expands Prison Terms For Online Defamation To 5 Years
Pakistan has increased the maximum sentence for anyone accused with and convicted guilty of defamation online to five years in prison.