EU progress on media freedom safeguards – protecting vital parts of democracy

Seen as an essential part of a democratic society media freedom and pluralism will be safeguarded within the EU by an array of measures currently in process by EU-institutions. A directive on strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) with mandates for courts to quicker dismiss unfounded proceedings, financial […]

Autocratic Russia’s military defeat is a hotbed for democratic development

A victory by Ukraine, and Ukraine alone, over Russia may be fertile soil for democratic development in the largest country in the world by area, with a population exceeding 146 m. A historic comparison can be made to how western democracy thrived in the setbacks of autocratic colonialism […]

Democratic transition in Sudan halted by warlords, one fearful of ICC extradition

After the military coup in 2021, where the progress of UN experienced civilian prime minister Abdalla Hamdok was put to halt, Sudan has been ruled by two generals, Abdel Fattah al-Burham and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, both with ties to the conflict in Darfur and the latter to the […]

Gunmen abuse UN staff in Sudan

Armed men stormed homes of UN staff and employees of international organizations in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, on Tuesday. According to a UN document, viewed by CNN, men and women were separated, sexual assault occurred and there was one incident of rape reported. The United Nations, founded in 1945, […]

Fox-Dominion $787.5m settlement on election misinformation

News giant acknowledged false claims about vote tech company Dominion after 2020 US election, The Guardian reports. Though short term gain for the public is disputable, Dominion continues to push for truth and credibility for US democracy. (Image by Freepik)