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Dear John,
On September 19, the Azerbaijani government launched a military attack on Nagorno-Karabakh, the self-governing territory known as Artsakh to its population of ethnic Armenians. The assault led to the swift capitulation of local armed forces and a week-long exodus of more than 100,000 ethnic Armenians from their homes in what is widely considered to be a case of ethnic cleansing.
Government officials from both Azerbaijan and the Republic of Armenia, a nascent democracy that long supported Nagorno-Karabakh’s de facto independence, have hinted at progress toward a broader peace. But the conditions for a successful settlement have been thoroughly undermined by ongoing aggressive actions by the Azerbaijani regime.
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Grassroots Activists Commemorate the White Paper Protests Abroad
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In late November 2022, the Chinese internet was overwhelmed by expressions of grief and rage, despite the government’s best efforts to maintain its strict censorship of online dissent. A year after the demonstrations, participants have a new sense of strength and responsibility.
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Election Watch: Bangladesh
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In January 2024, Bangladesh will hold a parliamentary election for 300 seats in its national legislative body, the Jatiya Sangsad (JS). Freedom House has identified internet shutdowns, social media and website blocks, and possible harassment and arrests as key digital interference issues to watch ahead of election day.
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Supporting Defenders for Democratic Change
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Freedom House supports and assists frontline activists, human rights defenders, political prisoners, journalists, and others who are working to protect and defend the fundamental rights that are the lifeblood of democracy. Learn more about our work with human rights defenders worldwide.
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Freedom on the Net 2023 Country Spotlight
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Myanmar is rated Not Free in Freedom on the Net 2023. The military continued to repress internet freedom in the face of ongoing civil disobedience during the coverage period. Despite obstacles, people in Myanmar continue to use digital tools to share information and organize opposition to the military.
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Freedom House in the News
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Defend Democracy,
Champion Freedom.
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