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This week marks the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul in 2021, when Taliban forces captured Afghanistan’s capital and completed their armed takeover of the country. The event has had a dramatic effect on the many Afghan activists who worked to improve human rights conditions during the two decades after the previous Taliban regime was ousted.
To reflect on the conquest and its impact, Freedom House interviewed R. K., a human rights defender who was forced to flee to Pakistan when the Taliban returned to Kabul.
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Election Watch: United States
On November 5, US voters will participate in general elections. Election denialism is a major concern ahead of the 2024 balloting, as is information manipulation. Despite these trends, US elections continue to be generally free and fair, and recent work to safeguard election integrity may improve resilience in the face of false challenges to election results.
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New Talks Needed to Help End Sudan’s Violence
The devastating conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is well into its second year. The potential of a peace process presents a fragile glimmer of hope, but achieving a sustainable and just resolution requires a holistic and inclusive approach where civilians take the lead.
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Slovakia’s Democracy Is in the Crosshairs
The attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico in May shocked the public. But the tragic event can and should provide a moment to take stock of Slovakia’s rapid backsliding on democracy in recent months.
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What is Democracy?
More than simple majority rule, democracy is a governing system based on the will and consent of the governed, institutions that are accountable to all citizens, adherence to the rule of law, and respect for the human rights of all people. Upholding and defending democracy is not easy. It requires daily vigilance by all members of society, as well as the active participation of the governed.
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Venezuela's Maduro Cracks Down On X, Election Dissent
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Nobel Winner Muhammad Yunus to Lead Bangladesh After PM Flees Bloody Protests
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Chinese Dissidents Face Renewed Government Imprisonment Threats
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(VOA)
Sikh Activists In US, Canada Face Threats A Year After Trudeau Linked Leader's Killing to India
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