Ethics allegations prompt call for P.M. Justin Trudeau to quit after government officials inappropriately pressured her to help a firm avoid bribery trial.
Worldwide Corruption articles on Democracy Chronicles
Worldwide corruption is a major obstacle to democracy and the rule of law. In a democratic system, offices and institutions lose their legitimacy when they’re misused for private advantage. This is harmful in established democracies, but even more so in newly emerging ones. It is extremely challenging to develop accountable political leadership in a corrupt climate. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on Corruption in America.
Russia’s Ex-Cybersecurity Chief Gets 22-year Sentence in Jail
A Russian military court convicted a former senior counterintelligence officer and a cybersecurity firm executive of treason Tuesday
Ukraine Commission Must Continue Investigating Civic Activist Attacks
Ukrainian commission must continue to identify the motivation behind violence on civic activists and examine response of country’s law enforcement agencies.
Saudi Arabia Must Clarify Status of ‘Corruption’ Detainees
Saudi Arabia announced an end to its high-profile anti-corruption campaign on January 31, 2019, but some of those rounded up remain in detention.
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.
Latest Haiti Protests Target President’s Home and Battle Police
Protesters clash with police Saturday, leaving one demonstrator dead in the third straight day of demonstrations against economic mismanagement .
Ex-Malaysia PM Razak on Charm Offensive Before Graft Trial
Ex-Malaysia P.M pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal breach of trust, abuse of power and money laundering, over suspected multibillion-dollar fraud.
6 Arrests in Killing of Ghana Journalist Who Exposed FIFA Official
6 arrested and released on bail in killing of Ghanaian undercover journalist who exposed a high-ranking official at FIFA as corrupt, police said on Friday.
Son of Equatorial Guinea’s Dictator Wins Back His $100-million Superyacht
Son and V.P. of president of Equatorial Guinea, Teodorin Nguema Obiang, kept a US$100-million superyacht in Netherlands and 25 exotic cars in Switzerland.
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.