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Politics · May, 2023

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Stories about Politics from May, 2023

A silent march in Uruguay keeps asking: ‘Where are our disappeared loved ones from the dictatorship?’

Since 1996, the March of Silence demands truth and justice every May

Written by Fernanda Canofre

31 May 2023

‘Almost all famous artists have left or will leave [Russia], and those who remain will be blacklisted and banned’

Interview with Artemy Troitsky by Russia Post

Written by Russia Post, Daria Dergacheva

30 May 2023

#FramedinBelarus: An art group makes embroidery depicting the stories of political prisoners

Everyone can contribute to the project, make art and support political prisoners

Written by Daria Dergacheva

30 May 2023

Cameroon: Report the Anglophone conflict and perish

The state comes down hard on critical reporting

Written by Leocadia Bongben

30 May 2023

Unfreedom Monitor Report: Hungary

An excerpt from Advox research on digital authoritarianism in Hungary

Written by Advox

29 May 2023

Mongolia embroiled in a major corruption scandal over the allocation of educational loans

The state educational loan fund became synonymous with corruption

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

29 May 2023

Aboriginal Australian journalist Stan Grant steps down from post after enduring racial abuse

He was attacked after talking about colonialism and the British monarchy

Written by Mong Palatino

28 May 2023

Persecuted Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light minority denied asylum in Europe amidst escalating violence

Minority religious members fear death at home for alleged heresy

Written by Hadil Elkhouly

27 May 2023

Interview with the author of “The Fugitive of Gezi Park”

Marking the ten-year anniversary of the Gezi Park protests

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

27 May 2023

In Azerbaijan, violence against LGBTQ+ people continues unabated

Arrest of prominent activists renews concerns over alarming anti-LGBTQ+ narratives

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

27 May 2023

Who will this generation be after the war in Ukraine?

I became part of the generation who are fighting for Ukraine

Written by Artem Chekh

26 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

Pakistan invokes draconian Army Act to put protestors on trial

"Trying civilians in military courts is against international law"

Written by Aisha

26 May 2023

New report uncovers the first documented case of Pegasus spyware used in an international war context

The report concludes that “the targeting is related to the military conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.”

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

25 May 2023

Investigators in Guyana allege that tragic dorm fire was set by disgruntled student over a confiscated phone

'What must come of this is improvement across the sector'

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

25 May 2023

Unfreedom Monitor Report: Venezuela

An excerpt from Advox research on digital authoritarianism in Venezuela

Written by Advox

25 May 2023

Protests break out in Georgia as Russia flight routes resume

The first flight landed on May 19 at Tbilisi International Airport

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva

24 May 2023

Journalists from Serbian KRIK convicted for criticizing SLAPP suits against newsroom

SLAPP lawsuits aim to intimidate or financially exhaust the defendants

Written by Metamorphosis Foundation

24 May 2023

‘Post at your own risk': An interview with Indian journalist Srishti Jaswal

“My crime is the expression of critical thoughts”

Written by Rezwan

23 May 2023

Sanctions against violators of women’s rights: A political lens

Western sanctions require a transparent framework, accountability, and thoughtful consideration.

Written by Stephanie Wild

23 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

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