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Elections · May, 2023

Stories about Elections from May, 2023

Fake accounts and presidential elections in Kazakhstan

Fake accounts were actively used in Tokayev's election campaign in November 2022

Written by Sofya Du Boulay

26 May 2023

The Democratic Republic of Congo braces for December 2023 elections amidst a challenging security environment

The level of insecurity poses a risk to the smooth running of elections

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

23 May 2023

Unfreedom Monitor Report: Philippines

An excerpt from Advox research on digital authoritarianism in the Philippines

Written by Advox

22 May 2023

Cambodia’s main opposition party disqualified from July election

Election officials said the opposition party did not present proper documents

Written by Mong Palatino

21 May 2023

Thailand swings toward democracy after landslide election victory

Military-backed candidates were defeated by opposition parties

Written by Prachatai

17 May 2023

Understanding Thailand's upcoming election through political cartoons

The general election is scheduled for May 14

Written by Mong Palatino

12 May 2023

Election blunders continue during early voting in Thailand

“What is the Election Commission for?" trended on social media

Written by Prachatai

11 May 2023

Pakistan on edge: Protests continue as Imran Khan's arrest sparks outrage

Protestors were seen burning vehicles and homes of leaders of the armed forces

Written by Anas Saleem, Ramna Saeed

10 May 2023

In Turkey, election manipulation abounds ahead of May 14 vote

The opposition responded to the attacks with messages of unity

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

10 May 2023

As Hong Kong's democracy deteriorates, its citizens are less welcome to settle in Taiwan

In Taiwan, Hong Kong is viewed as equal to China

Written by New Bloom

10 May 2023

Why Paraguay's elections matter

Why you should care about Paraguay’s newly elected president

Written by El Surti, Melissa Vida

Translated by Laura

9 May 2023

Taiwan's official diplomatic relations: A hard game to play in the face of China's obstruction

China is wielding its soft power to reduce Taiwan's international support

Written by Filip Noubel

9 May 2023

Constitutional referendum in ‘New Uzbekistan’ follows the old script

Promised reforms are delivered with old authoritarian methods

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

6 May 2023

Unfreedom Monitor Report: Cameroon

An excerpt from Advox research on digital authoritarianism in Cameroon

Written by Advox

5 May 2023

Hong Kong dismantles grassroots direct elections

The new system is similar to the arrangement during the colonial-era.

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

4 May 2023

In Turkey, a raki commercial goes viral for its political undertones

How will you celebrate when that day comes?

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

3 May 2023

Civil society groups share human rights agenda ahead of Thailand’s general election

Nine years after the coup, will the election lead to democratic reforms?

Written by Mong Palatino

2 May 2023

Malagasy people remain resilient amid the soaring cost of basic commodities

Madagascar is feeling the inflationary effects of the Russia-Ukraine war

Written by Mamisoa Raveloaritiana

Translated by Laura

2 May 2023

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