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The South African Constituional Court decision to require President Jacob Zuma and the National Assembly to obey orders by the Public Protector marks a significant victory for accountability.

The Ugandan Supreme COurt has dismissed presidential candidate's Amama Mbabazi's challenge of the February election results.

Hundreds of Cuban opposition leaders have been arrested only days prior to President Obama's historic visit. 

Freedom House issued the following statement in response to Angolan court's sentence of imprisoning 17 activists for allegedly plotting a coup at a peaceful gathering.

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Alyssa Rickard
March 22, 2016

Rights violations or political repression in the name of fighting terrorism could fuel further instability and reverse recent democratic gains in the region.

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