Stories about Governance from October, 2024
Understanding lingering poverty and malnutrition in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's economic crisis
" ... [D]espite economic expansion, poverty and vulnerability levels are elevated, food insecurity is widespread, and health outcomes have deteriorated."
Israel’s war on the United Nations: Why a ban on UNRWA sets a dangerous precedent
Israel labeling UNRWA a “terrorist organization” threatens aid for millions of Palestinian refugees, deepening the profound shift in Israel–UN relations.
The Azerbaijani government throws support behind Georgian Dream Party amid election inconsistencies
While the opposition and President of Georgia refused to accept election results, which showed ruling Georgian Dream winning with 54 percent, due to electoral inconsistencies, Azerbaijan rushed to congratulate the ruling government.
Kathmandu's floods expose a deepening garbage crisis
The recent Kathmandu floods swept the city's garbage — cloth, Styrofoam, plastic bottles — across ruined pavements and embankments, raising serious concerns about the growing garbage crisis in the capital.
In Azerbaijan, the government takes treason seriously — or does it?
What constitutes treason according to local legislation and is it being used fairly in Azerbaijan? The answer is in the details of the legislation and its implementation according to the lawyers.
Moldova's presidential elections face the second round
Only slightly more than 50 percent of voters supported the inclusion of the European course in the Constitution. Moldova will hold the second round of the presidential election.
Turkey rocked by a terrorist attack
The attack came a day after Devlet Bahçeli, the leader of an ultra-right Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) called to restart peace talks with the outlawed Kurdistan Worker's Party (PKK).
Papuan news outlet Jubi attacked with Molotov bomb
"If press freedom continues to be intimidated, what's at stake is not only the right of journalists, but also the public's right to obtain information that is truthful, and balanced."
When there is no homeland: Stateless people of the former USSR
Being stateless often means that you cannot open a bank account, register property, get married, enroll a child in school, find a job, or even see a family doctor.
How not to dethrone an authoritarian leader: The case of Turkey’s Erdoğan
What explains Erdogan's prolonged hold on power, despite dire economics and increasing authoritarian and unpopular rule? Society-wide aversion to political activism and suspicion towards criticism of the government.
In Azerbaijan, owning and operating drones is no easy feat
In Azerbaijan, drones are placed in the same category as weapons, explosive devices, and money-printing equipment, making it nearly impossible for citizens to access them.
Violence against women is met with impunity in Turkey
According to We Will Stop Femicides, 315 women were killed by men, and 248 women were found dead in suspicious circumstances in 2023 in Turkey. This year alone, 299 women were killed according to another platform.
Marshall Islands demands justice for US nuclear testing in the Pacific
From 1946–1958, the US military dropped an estimated 318 explosive devices into the Pacific. This destroyed the environment and caused countless health issues for pacific islanders.
The quest for European visas in Africa: A financial gamble
Thousands of African citizens try their luck on the legal immigration pathways to Europe but fail. This situation has created a black market where intermediaries sell visa interview appointments.
Belgrade Mayor wants to erect monument to Nazi collaborator from Second World War
The initiative to remove the tomb of Yugoslav antifascist leader Josip Broz Tito and erect a monument to Nazi collaborator Draža Mihailović in Belgrade incited wave of criticism.
#FreeMechDara: Journalist who reported on cyber scams arrested in Cambodia
“The arrest of Mech Dara is a clear attempt to intimidate and silence him and other journalists in a country where press freedoms are routinely curtailed.”
Terrorist threats loom ahead of SCO summit in Pakistan
The increase in terrorist attacks since 2013 is linked to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), with groups such as the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) perceiving China as a colonial force.
How the news goes viral in Uzbekistan
People often turn to bloggers for help with social issues or unjust circumstances when government agencies fail to provide solutions.
Miya Muslims of Assam, India, face eviction, threats, and oppression
The right-wing government in the Indian state of Assam, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, has intensified its targeting of Bengali Muslims, also known as Miyas.
Reporting from a psychiatric ward housing Russian soldiers who fought Ukrainians
Soldiers live for months in the psychiatric ward. None of the patients the journalist spoke to wanted to return to the war, saying they'd rather go to prison or die.
A Chinese mining company relocated a whole Peruvian town. Now, they are struggling to survive
In 2013, a Chinese mining company forcibly relocated a community of 5,000+ people in Peru. Ten years later, the community is living in poverty and the company has failed to honor its promises.
