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Freedom House Condemns Wave of Violence in Nigeria

May 10 2013 - 10:04am

Freedom House strongly condemns the recent violence in Nigeria, which includes attacks by the terrorist group Boko Haram, as well as reported torture and extrajudicial killings by Nigerian state security forces, and calls on both sides to cease hostilities and take concrete measures to ensure the safety of civilians.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Rule of Law
Regions: 
Sub-Saharan Africa
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Irregularities in Malaysian Election Must Be Investigated

May 8 2013 - 10:28am

Freedom House is concerned about the widespread irregularities that have marred Malaysia’s general elections and urges the Election Commission of Malaysia to restore the public’s trust in its mandate by conducting a fair and transparent investigation.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Elections, Freedom of Expression
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific
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U.S. Must Press Forward with Plans to Close Guantanamo Bay

May 3 2013 - 11:20am

Freedom House continues to be concerned about the humanitarian situation of detainees in the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and urges U.S. authorities to take concrete steps to end the indefinite detention of detainees without charge or trial and to move quickly towards President Barack Obama’s stated commitment to close the facility.

Issues: 
Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law, U.S. Foreign Policy
Regions: 
Americas
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Freedom House Calls on All Parties to Halt Violence Ahead of Malaysia’s Upcoming Elections

May 2 2013 - 5:21pm

Freedom House condemns the intimidation and violence carried out by supporters of both the ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) and opposition Pakatan Rakyat (PR) coalitions ahead of Malaysia’s general elections. As Malaysians prepare to cast their votes on May 5th,  in one of the most closely contested parliamentary elections to date , they do so against a backdrop of escalating intimidation and violence that undermines the peace and stability of the country.

Issues: 
Civil Society, Democratic Governance, Elections, Freedom of Expression, Internet Freedom, Media Freedom
Regions: 
Asia-Pacific
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