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This week marks the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul, 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 events of 2021 and their impact, Freedom House interviewed an Afghan human rights defender who was forced to flee to Pakistan when the Taliban returned to Kabul.
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Election Watch: United States
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On Nov. 5, voters will participate in general elections in the US. Election denialism and information manipulation are major concerns ahead of the vote. Nevertheless, 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
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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 for peace offers a 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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Assassination Attempt Threatens Slovakia’s Democracy
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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 democratic backsliding.
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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 and active participation by all members of society.
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Freedom House in the News
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