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Persona non grata of French Ambassador to Niger
Paris, Toronto (17/9 – 37) The French ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats “were actually held hostage…
Coups d’état in Africa a Coup de grâce for Democracy?
Toronto, Atlanta (5/9 – 50) An objective appraisal of representative democracy around the planet would conclude that it…
Japan, U.S., Australia and Philippines Hold Joint Naval Drills
Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines have held joint naval drills in the South China Sea,…
Tajikistan: President’s grandson is Instagram King
Budapest (12/8 – 33) Mahmadzohir will theoretically be eligible to run for president in 2027. In Tajikistan, only…
Russia Targets Environmentalists
Frankfurt, Brussels (4/8 – 30) As the political crackdown on any form of opposition in Russia continues almost…
De-radicalisation of Ideology Is the Best Way to Tackle Islamic Terrorism: Sri Lankan Expert
Colombo (25/7 – 30.77) In his book “Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday Massacre: Lessons for the International Community,” terrorism…
UN Special Rapporteur: Tajikistan Violated Its International Obligations
Geneva, London (29/7 – 50) Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, condemned…
Türkiye, Sweetened by F-16s, Approves Sweden NATO Membership
Frankfurt, Brussels (21/7 – 37) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has once again reversed course, approving Sweden’s bid…
“Paper Tiger” or “Snow Leopard”: The EU Sanctions Tajikistan One Year On?
Brussels, Frankfurt (29/5 – 33) European Parliament members have strongly condemned ongoing repression by the authorities of Tajikistan against journalists,…
The Mark Rutte Regime Has Had It – Now What?
Amsterdam, Copenhagen, (15/7 – 22) The governing Dutch coalition led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been dissolved…