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U.S. Senate Condemns Saudi Crown Prince for Khashoggi Murder

December 13, 2018

Freedom House issued the following statement in response to the vote by the United States Senate condemning Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Crimea: Release Leading Attorney Detained on Trumped-Up Charges

December 7, 2018

Crimean Tatar human rights lawyer Emil Kurbedinov faces accusations of allegedly displaying “extremist” symbols.

Angela Merkel will step down as leader of the CDU. Credit: GlynLowe.com

Angela Merkel will step down as leader of the CDU. Credit: GlynLowe.com

Germany Prepares for a Post-Merkel Future

December 6, 2018

Upcoming EU and state elections could determine the country’s new direction.

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Ukraine: Rights Must Be Respected During Martial Law

November 26, 2018

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko called for a period of martial law in order to repel “armed aggression” and ensure national security.

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Russia: Interpol Should Not Elect Russian Official as President

November 20, 2018

Freedom House issued the following statement in response to the nomination of Russian official Aleksandr V. Prokopchuk as president of Interpol.

Protest in New York against China's reelection to the UN Human Rights Council in 2009

Protest in New York against China's reelection to the UN Human Rights Council in 2009. Credit: Students for a Free Tibet.

With New Members, the UN Human Rights Council Goes from Bad to Worse

Robert Herman

November 19, 2018

The body’s membership will now be even less democratic than the world as a whole.

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Freedom House Urges Trump Administration to Reevaluate U.S.-Saudi Diplomatic Relationship

November 18, 2018

Reports from the CIA indicate that the murder of journalist Jamal Kashoggi was ordered by Saudi Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena swears in new Cabinet of Ministers

Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena (right) swears in a new cabinet of ministers led by Mahinda Rajapaksa (left). Credit: President.gov.lk

Sri Lanka’s Democracy Hangs in the Balance after ‘Coup Attempt’

November 15, 2018

The president’s moves to replace the government and dissolve Parliament have been denounced as unconstitutional.

From left to right: Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, current Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari. Image Credit: Flickr/Creative Commons.

Nigeria Heads for Elections in February, but Governance Is the Real Challenge

November 13, 2018

The candidates will have to explain how they plan to tackle corruption and security threats.

Maria Ressa, the CEO and editor of online portal Rappler, speaks during a protest on press freedom along with fellow journalists in Manila on January 19, 2018. Credit: TED ALJIBE/AFP/Getty Images.

A Grim Reality for Internet Freedom in Asia

Allie Funk

November 7, 2018

The region is a driving force behind annual declines at the global level.

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