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Elections · July, 2016
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Why the Russians Don't Care About Trump, Clinton, and the DNC Hack

Eastern & Central Europe30 July 2016

RuNet Echo asked more than a dozen leading RuNet voices to offer their interpretations of why most RuNet users seem not to care about allegations that Moscow hacked the DNC.

How Economic Hardship Pushed a Tiny Town in Macedonia Into Becoming Pro-Trump

Eastern & Central Europe27 July 2016

The news that the owners of a number of pro-Trump websites are Macedonians from the little town of Veles came as a surprise to many.

Calls for the International Community to Intervene as Gambia Continues to Imprison Dissidents

Sub-Saharan Africa24 July 2016

Harsh prison sentences for opposition leaders and activists makes netizens concerned about the deteriorating human rights situation in The Gambia.

Cliffhanger Election Ends in a Close Shave for Australia's Ruling Government

Oceania22 July 2016

"I wish to thank the Hon The #PrimeMinister for providing the Nation with at least 3 years of high farce in the #Senate"

How a Stolen Student Parliament Is Macedonia's Political Crisis in Microcosm

Eastern & Central Europe17 July 2016

" Now try to imagine how this generation will organize parliamentary elections?"

Ugandan Legislator Hatches a Not-Too-Subtle Plan to Make Museveni President-for-Life

Sub-Saharan Africa10 July 2016

"MPs proposing lifting the presidential age limit are enemies of progress. Why not lift death limit so the ruler can live forever?"

With 2 Months Before Parliamentary Elections, Russia's Internet Censor Swings Into Action

Eastern & Central Europe9 July 2016

The Russian government blocked four websites on July 8 that published calls to boycott parliamentary elections this September, along with broader plans for protests to disrupt the voting.

Tax Evasion or Political Journalism? Private Newspaper’s Battle With Zambian Government Continues

Sub-Saharan Africa6 July 2016

Unpaid taxes, arrests, alleged police brutality and upcoming elections have convoluted public perspective on whether Zambia's main independent newspaper should be allowed to remain operational.

Australia Waits on Close Count as Election Backfires on ‘Fizza’ Prime Minister

Oceania6 July 2016

"I'm still confused by the definition of stability #auswaits "

Why Are Japan's Election Sound Cars So Noisy, and So Pointless?

East Asia3 July 2016

It's election time in Japan again and for many Japanese people, that means the return of a particularly Japanese annoyance: 'sound cars' that repeat pointless and uninformative messages.