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Taiwan is well-functioning democracy: Freedom House
Taipei :: Taiwan | 3 months ago
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Brussels, Feb. 20 (CNA) Taiwan ranks in the same class as very democratic countries like the United States and major European countries, according to an annual report released by Freedom House. The Washington-based non-government human rights
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Freedom House ranks Israel as region's only ‘free' state
Aleppo :: Syria | 4 months ago
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In most cases, however, these measures have either been quashed by the government or parliament, or struck down by the Supreme Court. Israeli politics have also been roiled by an escalating controversy over the role of ultra-Orthodox Jews and their
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Libya, Egypt 'made democratic gains in 2012'
Benghazi :: Libya | 4 months ago
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Countries whose leaders were overthrown in the "Arab Spring" revolts of 2011 mostly made democratic gains in 2012 but the uprisings triggered crackdowns elsewhere in the region, an annual survey of political and civil liberties around the world
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Caucasus & Central Asia: Report Details the Ups and Downs of Democratization
Yerevan :: Armenia | 4 months ago
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When it comes to democratization, the Caucasus and Central Asia are headed in different directions. Countries and territories in the Caucasus received better grades on political and civil rights over the past year, while Central Asia reinforced its
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UAE cybercrimes law and EU principle
Dubai :: United Arab Emirates | 5 months ago
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It is impressive, but also expedient, that an EU resolution condemning the human rights record of a vital trading partner has passed, when UAE-EU trade totalled over twenty billion dollars in the first six months of 2012. A recent European Parliament
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Seductive dangers of a coup mentality
Bangkok :: Thailand | 6 months ago
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That's precisely what Pitak Siam (Protecting Siam) group leader retired General Boonlert Kaewprasit did when he launched the movement some weeks ago. Now he aims to convince even more people to join his anti-government demonstration, which drew an
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“Crisis within the Human Rights Movement” A Rejoinder
Colombo :: Sri Lanka | 10 months ago
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30 editor In a short article written to the Colombo Telegraph (1 July 2012) titled The Crisis Within The Human Rights Movement, Sajeeva Samaranayake has raised some important questions regarding the approaches of the human rights movements today
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China ranks among most repressive countries: Freedom House
Shanghai :: China | 11 months ago
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Washington, July 4 (CNA) China is one of the 19 countries and territories that boast the lowest levels of political rights and civil liberties, according to a new Freedom House report released Wednesday. The Washington-based think tank said in its "
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Egypt military confirms ban on Mubarak officials
Mena :: Ukraine | 1 year ago
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The decision by Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi, ratifying an amendment to the political rights law approved by parliament on April 12, means former Mubarak premier Ahmed Shafiq could be barred from standing in the May election. Tantawi "ratified the
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Chinese activists challenge power with election push
Beijing :: China | over 1 year ago
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Hundreds of independent candidates fighting for seats in China's usually tame local congresses are opening a new front in the nation's battle over political rights, courting voters on the streets and Internet despite political controls. The ruling
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