Equatorial Guinea rights lawyer Bourdon is facing bogus charges of laundering money and financing “terrorism and proliferation of arms trafficking”.
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Cash Reward: Hackers Wanted For Swiss E-Voting System
Registration is open for those who want to help reveal cracks in Switzerland’s future e-voting system and maybe earn cash bounty. Critics say test is farce.
Mockery of Justice at Chechen Rights Defender Oyub Titiev’s Russian Trial
Oyub Titiev, a Chechen human rights activist, has been behind bars for more than 13 months on bogus drug charges and his trial is now drawing to a close.
Balkan Nation Is North Macedonia Now
The small Balkan country of Macedonia officially changed its name Tuesday by adding a geographic designation that ends a decades-old dispute.
Official Charged in Acid Attack on Ukrainian Corruption Activist
Ukrainian high-ranking regional official charged with organizing deadly acid attack on prominent anti-corruption activist that prompted widespread outrage.
Serbian Opposition Boycotts Parliament and Demands Snap Election
Serbian opposition boycotts parliamentary sessions in protest against what they see as the increasingly authoritarian rule of President Aleksandar Vucic.
Hungary Backsliding on Women and Refugee Rights
Hungary is facing “many interconnected human rights challenges,” including backsliding on women’s rights and the systematic detention of asylum-seekers.
Swiss Democracy is Leaving Minorities and Women Under-Represented
Democracy bases its legitimacy on the promise to adequately and appropriately represent the population. Switzerland’s system reveals some shortcomings.
Ukraine’s 44 Presidential Candidates Set All-Time Record
Ukraine’s election officials say they have registered 44 presidential contenders, an all-time record for nation with comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy on runoff.
Berlin Filmfest Rolls Out Red Carpet for Women Trailblazers
Berlin filmfest, kicked off Thursday making a statement against entertainment industry sexism by welcoming an unprecedented line-up of female directors.