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Freedom in the World 2012: The Arab Uprisings and Their Global Repercussions

Jan 19 2012 - 9:10am

The political uprisings that have swept the Arab world over the past year represent the most significant challenge to authoritarian rule since the collapse of Soviet communism, according to Freedom in the World 2012.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Elections, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom, Religious Freedom, Rule of Law, Women's Rights
Regions: 
Americas, Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Global, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Europe
Freedom Alert

Freedom House Condemns Arrests of 20 Turkish Journalists

Dec 19 2011 - 7:00pm

Freedom House is appalled by the arrests of 20 Turkish journalists during police raids December 20, and calls for their immediate release. Among those arrested were journalist Sevinç Tuncelli from the pro-Kurdish DiHA, Çağdaş Ulus from Vatan and Mustafa Özer from Agence France Presse.

Issues: 
Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom
Regions: 
Western Europe
News update

Countries at the Crossroads 2011

Nov 17 2011 - 12:44pm

On November 4, Freedom House released the findings from Countries at the Crossroads 2011, at a panel discussion hosted by The Atlantic Council.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Elections, Freedom of Association, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Religious Freedom, Rule of Law, Women's Rights
Regions: 
Americas, Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Western Europe
In the News

A Belarusian Prisoner For A Noble Cause

Sep 12 2011 - 5:01pm

Byalyatski has received many international awards for his tireless defense of human rights in his home country of Belarus.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance
Regions: 
Central and Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Western Europe

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Puddington, Arch

Arch Puddington is vice president for research at Freedom House.

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