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This past March, voters in Kazakhstan headed to the polls for snap parliamentary elections. The elections, which were neither free nor fair, saw Kazakhstan’s ruling party, Amanat, retain its majority, further entrenching the authoritarian regime of President Qasym-Jomart Toqaev.
Unexpectedly, however, recent political reforms enabled independent candidates to use the campaign period to build their legitimacy and expand their audiences. Now, it is time for this group of candidates to think strategically and continue working to bring about change in the country.
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Election Watch: Zimbabwe
This month, voters in Zimbabwe will head to the polls for the country’s general election. International rights groups and bodies have expressed concerns over the potential for Zimbabwe to hold credible presidential and legislative elections.
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How Digital Media Start-ups are Building Credibility
Even though European countries well-developed media landscapes, several countries rank low in terms of people’s trust in the media, and their independence from vested political and business interests. Here's how digital outlets in Italy and France are championing editorial standards and transparent structures with a community of loyal readers.
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No Military Aid to Egypt in Light of Human Rights Violations
Freedom House joined other organizations in urging the Biden administration to withhold Foreign Military Financing to Egypt conditioned on the Egyptian government adequately addressing the dire human rights crisis.
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Freedom in the World Spotlight
Chile is rated Free in this year's Freedom in the World report. While the country has experienced a significant expansion of political rights and civil liberties, ongoing concerns include corruption and unrest linked to land disputes with Indigenous Mapuche people.
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