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Dear John,
This week marked the first anniversary of the outbreak of war between the regular Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The war has caused more than 13,000 deaths, and the displacement of millions of civilians, gravely harming the cause of democracy and freedom for the Sudanese people.
Despite setbacks, the Sudanese people remain steadfast in their demands for a transition to democracy. International policymakers should focus not just on securing a cessation of hostilities, but also on creating the conditions necessary for a lasting peace.
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Freedom House Joins Call for Waleed Abu al-Khair to be Released
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This week marks the tenth anniversary of the arrest of Saudi human rights defender Waleed Abu al-Khair, who is serving a 15-year prison sentence as a result of his peaceful activism. Freedom House joined other organizations to call on the Saudi authorities to allow him medical care, and to immediately and unconditionally release him.
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Voters in Mexico will head to the polls in June for the largest election in the country's history. While Mexico is a competitive electoral democracy, organized criminal groups exert significant influence. Freedom House has identified key digital interference issues to watch ahead of election day, including information manipulation, content removal, and harassment.
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China: Immediately Release Human Rights Lawyer Yu Wensheng and Xu Yan
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Ahead of the first anniversary of their arrest, Freedom House joined other organizations in calling on the Chinese government to release human rights lawyer Yu Wensheng and his wife, activist Xu Yan who were detained for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of expression.
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Test Your Knowledge of Nations in Transit
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Democratic governance in the Nations in Transit region declined for the 20th consecutive year in 2023, as the region becomes increasingly defined by the widening gulf between those nations committed to democratic order and those that violently reject it. Test your knowledge on the report's key findings!
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