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Freedom House urges President Obama to address the democracy and human rights challenges confronting Africa in his upcoming visit to Senegal, South Africa, and Tanzania from June 26 to July 3. President Obama must stress to African leaders that building durable democracies as well as vibrant economies is essential to sustained growth in the region.
Issues:
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law
Nearly two years after a wave of popular uprisings began in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), a lack of substantive institutional reform has left states struggling to maintain democratic achievements, according to a new Freedom House report. The findings illuminate reform failures that have contributed to recent violence across the MENA region.
Issues:
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Freedom of Expression, Media Freedom, Rule of Law
Regions:
Americas, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
