Zimbabwe’s General Elections Marred by Reports of Voter Intimidation and Internet Shutdown Concerns Over Voter Intimidation Recent reports from Amnesty International highlight disturbing incidents of voter intimidation in Zimbabwe’s general elections. The organization has expressed deep concern over the activities of Forever Associates of Zimbabwe (FAZ), a shadowy organization allegedly […]
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Zimbabwe Elections: Challenged by Repression and Threats to Connectivity.
Amid Reports of Voter Intimidation and Internet Shutdown, Zimbabwe‘s General Elections Raise Alarming Concerns Introduction Zimbabwe‘s general elections have been marred by reports of voter intimidation, the arrest of civil society organization (CSOs) staff members, and mounting fears of an internet shutdown. These disturbing developments have caught the attention of […]
The Silencing of Dissent: Repression in DR Congo as Elections Approach
Crackdown on Opposition Ahead of Elections in DR Congo Authorities Severely Restrict Fundamental Liberties, Arrest Party Officials The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is witnessing a troubling crackdown on opposition political parties as the country prepares for the upcoming general election. Since May 2023, the Congolese authorities have targeted opposition […]
“Surging Repression: Afghanistan’s Devastating Descent under Taliban Rule”
Afghanistan: Repression Worsens 2 Years into Taliban Rule Humanitarian Crisis, Severe Abuses Against Women Threaten Millions August 10, 2023 | New York The situation in Afghanistan has deteriorated significantly since the Taliban took control of the country on August 15, 2021. Human Rights Watch has recently released a report highlighting […]
Power Struggle in Zimbabwe: Expect Repression and Violence in Upcoming Election
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 […]
Russia’s Repression Flares: 20,000 Activists Bearing Brunt of Anti-War Crackdown
Russia‘s Increasingly Vicious Tactics Against Anti-War Activists The Repressive Crackdown The Russian authorities are employing increasingly vicious tactics to suppress anti-war activists within their borders. These tactics have been brought to light in a publication by Amnesty International, which exposes the repressive laws and practices used by Russia to silence […]
UK-Saudi Arabia Ties: A Dangerous Dance with Repression
Dispatches UK’s Invite to Saudi Crown Prince Risks Rubber-Stamping Repression The Issue at Hand The United Kingdom is soon set to host Mohammed Bin Salman, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, despite the country’s severe human rights abuses both domestically and internationally. The focus of the visit is expected to […]
Angola Intensifies Repression of Cabinda Activists Despite Global Attention
Angola: No Letup in Crackdown on Cabinda Activists Respect Rights to Freedom of Assembly, Peaceful Protest The Angolan government’s continued repression of political and human rights activists in the province of Cabinda has attracted the attention of Human Rights Watch. The organization has called on the Angolan government to immediately […]