Tunisian government‘s attack on opposition party raises concern for democracy In a move that serves as a direct threat to the democratic values upheld by Tunisian citizens, the Tunisian government has intensified its crackdown on political opponents of President Kais Saied’s power grab. Human Rights Watch has reported that Ennahda, […]
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Bhutan’s Imprisoned Democracy Activists Deserve A Royal Pardon: Calls for King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Free Political Prisoners
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan is scheduled to attend the coronation of King Charles III in London on May 6, 2023. As the king of Bhutan, he should use his authority to release the political prisoners who have been detained and held in poor conditions for decades following […]
Democratic Republic of Congo’s ‘State of Siege’ must be lifted by authorities immediately.
Amnesty International has called on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) authorities to immediately lift the state of siege that has been in force in the provinces of Nord-Kivu and Ituri for two years. Amnesty International believes that the siege, which is similar to a state of emergency, violates the […]
The Emerging Threats to Democracy: Turkey’s Internet Censorship and the Upcoming Election
Turkey gears up for a high-stakes parliamentary and presidential election on May 14, 2022. However, two international human rights organizations, ARTICLE 19 and Human Rights Watch, have expressed concern over the government’s efforts to tighten control over the digital ecosystem in the lead-up to the election. These efforts could undermine […]