Protests in Sri Lanka. Photo: NDTV (file photo)

Sri Lankans Confirm Peaceful Public Protests Fail in Violent Authoritarian Regimes

July 13, 2022July 18, 2022 RMN News Human Rights, Police, Sri Lanka

It appears that the Sri Lankan model of protests can succeed in many autocratic nations where the dictators are hell-bent

Americas Crime Politics World

Authoritarian Leaders Attacking Journalists and Media Outlets: UN Report

July 11, 2022July 13, 2022 RMN News Human Rights, Media Freedom, UNESCO

Reporters getting killed while chasing a story. Online attacks against women journalists, including death and rape threats. Targeted electronic surveillance

Protesters who gather in Russia against the authoritarian regime of President Vladimir Putin blocked by Russian security forces on January 23, 2021. Photo: Anti-Corruption Foundation of Russian activist and opposition leader Alexei Navalny. (Representational Image)

Asia Pacific Political Issues Politics World

Increasing Authoritarianism and Futile Sanctions

November 29, 2021December 1, 2021 RMN News Authoritarianism, Human Rights, Sanctions, Terrorism

Dictators are using police and security forces as gangs of criminals to imprison, attack, and kill peaceful protestors. By Rakesh

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Photo: Department of State

Americas Political Issues Politics World

American States Take Action Against Authoritarian Regime in Nicaragua

October 22, 2021October 25, 2021 RMN News Antony Blinken, Democracy, Human Rights, Nicaragua

The OAS resolution reflects the region’s commitment to democracy and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Americas.

Europe Opinion RMN Views World

British MPs Debate Against the Authoritarian Rule of Modi Govt in India

March 9, 2021March 11, 2021 RMN News Amit Shah, BJP, British, Democracy, Narendra Modi

Instead of issuing halfhearted censure statements or remote warnings, the international protectors of democracy should take some field actions to

Delia Ferreira Rubio, Chair, Transparency International

Europe

Corruption Increasing in Authoritarian Regimes: Transparency Index

January 29, 2019January 31, 2019 RMN News Corruption, Democracy, Transparency International

The 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released today by Transparency International reveals that the continued failure of most countries to

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