Watchdog finds scant progress in fight against corruption
As the world becomes a less peaceful place, a new report finds a clear connection between more violence and corruption.
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Street renamed to honor murdered journalist
Saudis in the U.S. capital now have a daily reminder of the unconscionable brutality prompting President Joe Biden to label Saudi Arabia a “pariah” nation.
Assassination to intimidation: regimes target dissidents across national borders
Assassination, assault, unlawful deportations, spyware and family intimidation are some methods authoritarian regimes use against activists and dissidents.
Report finds pandemic erodes 80 democracies
Democracy and human rights deteriorated in 80 nations since the coronavirus pandemic began early this year, Freedom House reported.
India forces closure of Amnesty rights office
Amnesty International announced it must cease its human rights work in India because Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government froze its bank accounts.
China sanctions NGO heads and U.S. lawmakers
China announced economic sanctions on 11 NGO leaders and U.S. lawmakers, in a retaliatory move against outspoken critics of its crackdown on Hong Kong.
U.S. chided for 'rapid decline' in freedoms
Crackdowns on protesters and journalists landed the U.S. on a global alliance's updated watchlist of nations dogged by "serious concerns" for civic freedoms.
Democracy on decline in health checkup
Freedom House warned of a continued decline in global democracy in an annual checkup blaming a "leaderless struggle" undercut by autocrats and populists.
U.N. says Trump violates children's rights
The U.N. human rights office said the Trump administration is violating children's rights under international law by breaking up families from Mexico.