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Heavily-armed soldiers without identifying insignia guard the Crimean parliament building after taking up positions there earlier in the day on March 1, 2014 in Simferopol, Ukraine. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Why Putin Is Not Okay

Tyler Roylance

July 11, 2018

A few reminders of the Russian dictator’s track record as President Trump heads to his summit in Finland.

Armenia Faces Pitfalls on Its Path to Democracy

July 11, 2018

A transition that moves too aggressively, or not aggressively enough, could dash the hopes of the velvet revolution.

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Dear President Trump: Defend American Democratic Values in Meeting with Putin

July 10, 2018

As President Trump prepares to meet with Putin, Freedom House urges the president to demonstrate a strong defense of American interests and democratic values.

Why the Annulment of a Mayoral Election Is a Blow to Moldova's Democracy

Gina S. Lentine

July 3, 2018

A reformist candidate won the vote, but in an ominous sign for upcoming national elections, the outcome was nixed on a dubious technicality.

De ce anularea alegerilor primarului este o lovitură aplicată democrației din Moldova

Gina S. Lentine

July 3, 2018

Un candidat reformist a câștigat scrutinul, dar, ca semnal amenințător pentru alegerile naționale viitoare, rezultatul acesta a fost anulat prin tehnici dubioase

Press Releases

United States: Withdrawal from UNHRC Undermines American Interests

June 19, 2018

The decision to withdrawn the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council is counterproductive for U.S. security and foreign policy and will make it more difficult to advance human rights and aid victims of abuse.

Press Releases

United States: Press for Cease-Fire in Attack on Yemen’s Port City of Hodeidah

June 13, 2018

A Saudi Arabian-led coalition launched an attack on Yemen’s western port city of Hodeidah on June 13, 2018.

Press Releases

United States: Presidential Pardons Require Sense of Responsibility

June 1, 2018

Since taking office, President Trump has used or threatened to use the pardon to aid powerful individuals with political connections—some of whom have defended their actions and openly belittled the legal system—and to deal symbolic blows to political opponents.

Press Releases

Kazakhstan: Court Shuts Down Independent News Site

June 1, 2018

In response to a Kazakh court ordering the closure of the independent website Ratel.kz and prohibiting its editor from using the outlet’s name to publish articles elsewhere, Freedom House released

Press Releases

Nicaragua: Violence against Civil Society Reaches New Peak

May 31, 2018

In response to Nicaraguan authorities increasingly targeting peaceful protestors and human rights activists with intimidation and violent attacks, including the arrest this week of six members of the Comisión Permanente de Derechos Humanos, Freedom House issued a statement.

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