Central African Republic

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Freedom in the World 2015: Freedom declines for ninth year

January 28, 2015

More aggressive tactics by authoritarian regimes and an upsurge in terrorist attacks contributed to a disturbing decline in global freedom in 2014. 
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The International Criminal Court at 12 Years Old

Eli McCrain
Communications Intern
July 31, 2014


The ICC celebrated its 12th birthday this month. To provide insight into the court’s current challenges, here is a review of all eight ongoing ICC investigations. The success or failure of each case will determine not only the ICC’s credibility, but also the practice of international criminal law as a whole.
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Put Democratic Ethics on the Agenda for the African Leaders’ Summit

July 15, 2014

The Obama administration’s high-profile initiatives to embrace Africa have given short shrift to ethical leadership, democracy, and good governance.
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The Best and Worst Human Rights Developments of 2013

Sarah Trister
January 6, 2014

Around the world, millions of people carried on the struggle for freedom and human rights in 2013. There were gains, to be sure, but unfortunately many more setbacks. Here are some of the best and worst developments in human rights over the past year.

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Freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa 2007

Freedom House released an analysis of democracy in sub-Saharan Africa showing that the region has experienced notable increases in freedom over the past generation, although more setbacks than gains were seen in 2006.

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