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314 million people
48,620 USD GNI (PPP)
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South Africa: Freedom House Applauds US Sanctions on Gupta Family for Corruption

October 10, 2019

US Sanctions on Gupta family are a good step toward fighting corruption in South Africa.
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United States: Freedom House Applauds Decision to Sanction Chinese Officials Involved in Xinjiang Abuses, Urges Stronger Measures

October 9, 2019

The US government should take additional action against human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
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How Technology Platforms Should Deal with Hostile State-Owned Propaganda Outlets

August 21, 2019

Freedom House Director for Technology and Democracy weighs in on how Facebook and Twitter can combat the ways that hostile powers, extremists abuse the social media platforms to directly recruit, abuse, and influence individuals in democratic societies. 
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Sharp Democratic Decline in Hong Kong Fueling Current Unrest

August 15, 2019

Freedom House data shows downturn, alongside increased interference by Chinese government in local affairs.

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Allie Funk

Research Analyst, Freedom on the Net

Allie Funk serves as a Research Analyst on the Freedom on the Net team.

Issues: 
Freedom of Expression, Human Rights, Internet Freedom
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific, Europe, Americas

Arch Puddington

Distinguished Fellow for Democracy Studies


Issues: 
Elections, Religious Freedom, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Europe

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The Democracy Project

A majority of Americans see democracy in the U.S. as weak and getting weaker, according to a national survey released by The Democracy Project, a joint initiative of Freedom House, the George W. Bush Institute, and the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement.

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