Russian authorities opened a criminal investigation against a journalist for criticizing the authorities in her comments about a recent suicide bombing.
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Polish Women’s Rights Activists Targeted by Government
The Polish government is targeting women’s rights activists and organizations, putting women’s rights and safety at risk HRW report released today.
Ukraine MPs Bar Russians From Observing Elections
Ukraine’s Supreme Rada voted to exclude Russian citizens from serving as election monitors during an upcoming presidential election.
Lithuania Fears Russia Will Attempt to Sway Its Elections
Lithuania fear Russia will interfere in its forthcoming elections, including one in May to find a successor to the staunchly anti-Kremlin president.
Serbia Rejects Freedom House Rating of Only ‘Partly Free’
Serbia’s prime minister on Wednesday rejected an independent freedom watchdog’s report that downgraded the Balkan country from “free” to “partly free.”
Ivory Coast’s Gbagbo Freed Under Conditions in Belgium
Ivory Coasts Gbagbo free under conditions in Belgium by International Criminal Court in The Hague on charges of crimes against humanity, court said Tuesday.
Swiss Government Looking Into Online Manipulation Ahead of Vote
Several government ministries in Switzerland are investigating whether online manipulation could affect upcoming elections, says a newspaper report.
Ex-PM and President Trade Corruption Accusations in Ukraine Campaign
Former Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who is running for president in next month’s election, accused incumbent Petro Poroshenko of corruption.
How the Swiss Militia System Underpins its Direct Democracy
Politics as a part-time job: That’s the idea of the militia system. Thousands of Swiss officials have a normal occupation and do politics on the side.
Poland’s Political Divide Widens More After Mayor Is Slain
Strzemeski watched with as a high school friend voiced support for Poland’s nationalist government on social media, followed by hate-filled extremist posts.