Peru Massacre Revives Trauma of Maoist Violence Ahead of Polarized Vote
The killing, which comes weeks ahead of presidential elections, is one of the worst atrocities in Peru in decades. By Anatoly Kurmanaev...
New York Times 1
May 26, 2021
Ethiopia replaces head of interim gov’t in war-wracked Tigray
Mulu Nega, who was appointed in November as fighting raged in northern region, is replaced by Abraham Belay, federal government says....
Al Jazeera
May 6, 2021
Ten Belarusians file criminal case against Lukashenko
Belarusian president accused of crimes against humanity in response to anti-government protests, lawyers say. Ten Belarusians have asked...
Al Jazeera
May 5, 2021
Israeli nationalists shout "Death to Arabs"
After a night of violence in Jerusalem, Israeli police made over 50 arrests and Palestinian medics said 100 were injured during Ramadan...
Reuters
Apr 23, 2021
US re-imposes sanctions on Belarus for human rights violations
New US sanctions are aimed at state-owned enterprises that support the government of Belarus President Lukashenko. The Biden...
Al Jazeera
Apr 22, 2021
Authoritarian slide as Benin heads to polls
Patrice Talon faces accusations he has tarnished the country’s reputation as a vibrant multiparty democracy.
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Apr 11, 2021
Chad: Pre-Election Crackdown on Opponents
Idriss Déby Itno, who has ruled Chad since December 1990 when he removed the autocratic leader Hissène Habré, is running for a sixth term.
Human Rights Watch
Apr 10, 2021
China is 'trampling on Hong Kong's democracy'
China's overhaul of Hong Kong's electoral system is being seen as a watershed moment by those who fear Beijing's encroaching influence on...
BBC News
Apr 5, 2021
Veteran Hong Kong democracy leaders convicted over peaceful rally
‘Father of democracy’ Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai are among seven found guilty over 2019 protest. A court in Hong Kong has...
Al Jazeera
Apr 1, 2021
UN Rights Body Looks To Investigate Belarus's Crackdown On Protesters
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty The United Nations Human Rights Council has approved a resolution to create a team to investigate...
Reuters
Apr 1, 2021
Genocide Watch: Guinea
By Eric Ross Since gaining independence from France in 1958, Guinea has experienced decades of political instability, authoritarian rule,...
Genocide Watch
Mar 18, 2021
U.N. General Assembly: Hold an Emergency Special Session on Myanmar
Myanmar junta systematically murdering and arresting protesters. (BANGKOK, March 15, 2021)—U.N. member states should move to hold an...
Fortify Rights International
Mar 16, 2021
