Repression and Violence Cast Shadow over Zimbabwe‘s August Election August 3, 2023 | By In the lead-up to Zimbabwe‘s August election, fears regarding the state of democracy and human rights in the country continue to escalate. Abusive laws and partisan government agencies have cast a dark shadow over the possibility […]
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Cambodia’s Controversial Election: Democracy Dimmed by Human Rights Crisis
Deterioration of Human Rights in Cambodia Ahead of National Election The Current Situation Amnesty International’s interim Deputy Regional Director for Research, Montse Ferrer, has expressed grave concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in Cambodia. With the country’s national election approaching this Sunday, Ferrer highlights the escalating crackdown on basic […]
Candidates in Thailand’s upcoming election urged to prioritize human rights safeguards
## Thailand Elections: A Chance for Human Rights Safeguards Thailand‘s upcoming general election on May 14 presents a rare opportunity for political parties and candidates to publicly commit to the protection and promotion of human rights. Amnesty International’s Chanatip Tatiyakaroonwong emphasizes that it is important that the rights of marginalized […]
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 […]