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Kenyan and Ugandan Activists Allege Brutal Sexual Torture by Tanzanian Security Forces

Their testimony has prompted calls for accountability over human rights abuses ahead of Tanzania’s October elections.

Venezuelan Opposition Figure Juan Pablo Guanipa Arrested on Terrorism Charges Before Elections

Hungary’s Proposed Transparency Bill Faces Global Backlash

Russian Election Watchdog Leader Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Hong Kong’s Democratic Party Votes to Dissolve Under Beijing Pressure

Tunisia Intensifies Crackdown on Dissent with Arbitrary Detentions

Protests in Turkey Intensify Over Istanbul Mayor’s Arrest and Broader Discontent

Hungary Enacts Ban on Pride Events, Citing Controversial Child Protection Law

Mass Trial of Tunisian Opposition Figures Begins Amidst Allegations of Political Motives

Global Crackdown on USAID Raises Concerns Over Civil Society and Democracy

Belarus Prepares for Presidential Election Widely Seen as Rigged

Belarus Readies for 'Sham' Election as Lukashenko Eyes 7th Term