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Zimbabwe’s uneven electoral landscape

Authorities are using the country’s data protection laws to deny access to the digital voters roll claiming that the online version is susceptible to manipulation.

Sri Lanka: Comedian and YouTube content creator arrested over Buddhism satire

Sri Lankan comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya was arrested based on allegations that she had made derogatory remarks about Lord Buddha and Buddhist Girl’s Schools.

Unfreedom Monitor report: Venezuela

The Unfreedom Monitor report provides insights into the current state of freedom in Venezuela and highlights challenges faced by journalists and media in the country.

Digital authoritarianism, the case of El Salvador

This is an extract from the report on El Salvador, from the series of reports to come out of the research under the Unfreedom Monitor.

Digital authoritarianism, the case of Ecuador

This is an extract from the report on Ecuador, from the series of reports to come out of the research under the “Unfreedom Monitor.”

Tunisia is stuck in a permanent state of emergency

Tunisia’s continued state of emergency is threatening its fledgling democracy.

Venezuelan authorities spied on 20% of major telecom’s clients

Telefónica’s report was a gamechanger for digital rights activists in Venezuela.

Women leaders leave visible footprint on Africa’s political landscape

A review of Africa’s women leaders shows how they often spearhead their countries’ political transitions after conflict.