Stories about Politics from July, 2020
Housewife, mother, frontliner: A look at women in Hong Kong's anti-China extradition protests
Women struggled against gender stereotypes and police violence to earn recognition on the frontlines of the movement.
Indians create awareness with #DalitLivesMatter
Inspired by the activity of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, Indians are paying attention to one of the country's most disadvantaged populations.
Nigeria declares ‘state of emergency’ on rape and sexual assault
In Nigeria, a culture of rape and impunity persists, making it difficult for victims to hold their abusers accountable. Police often dismiss rape cases and blame the victims.
India bans TikTok, 58 other apps amid rising anti-China sentiment, border clashes
The border clashes and the stand-off between India and China reached naught after India decided to ban video-creation platform TikTok and 58 other apps due to “security issues”.
Hongkongers braved the newly enacted national security law with a leaderless protest
One huge banner summed up the defiant mood of protesters. "We f***ing love Hong Kong," it read.
LGBTQ+ community and politicians salute Montenegro's new law on same-sex partnerships
Only five years ago, police banned the country's Pride March as "too risky" following threats of violence from homophobic groups.
Made in China: The draconian details of Hong Kong's national security law
Beijing's National Security Office "can do anything, wave an ID at local law enforcement, and walk away. Potential for abuse is infinite."
Remembering the heartbreaking words of Yugoslavia's war-struck ‘Lost Generation’
"Never in my life [did I imagine] I would shoot at someone or that someone would shoot at me. How can this be? It's not right."
Russia scales up electronic voting for key referendum, but misses security issues
As Russia goes to the polls this week in a constitutional referendum, several regions will be voting online. But the new digital voting system has some serious shortcomings.
US and Venezuelan politicians accuse Maduro of instigating violence during BLM protests
US and Venezuelan politicians believe that President Nicolas Maduro was behind the looting and violent protests during Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the United States.