Global Electronic Voting Security Breaches and Fraud Allegations
A review of global incidents reveals that while electronic voting aims to improve access, security flaws have been exploited, leading to fraud allegations, election annulments (Kenya 2017), and recounts (South Africa 1994), undermining democratic processes.
Global Electronic Voting Security Breaches and Fraud Allegations
A review of global incidents reveals that while electronic voting aims to improve access, security flaws have been exploited, leading to fraud allegations, election annulments (Kenya 2017), and recounts (South Africa 1994), undermining democratic processes.
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52% Bias Score
Serbian Students Protest Government Amidst Civil Rights Violations
Serbian university students protested in Belgrade and Nis on Sunday against government pressure and civil rights violations following the deadly November canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which killed 15 and injured 3, reflecting wider discontent with President Vucic's increasingly autocratic rule.
Serbian Students Protest Government Amidst Civil Rights Violations
Serbian university students protested in Belgrade and Nis on Sunday against government pressure and civil rights violations following the deadly November canopy collapse in Novi Sad, which killed 15 and injured 3, reflecting wider discontent with President Vucic's increasingly autocratic rule.
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52% Bias Score
Autocratic Regimes' Collaboration Poses Threat to Global Stability
Anne Applebaum's new book, "Autocracy, Inc.," details how autocratic regimes collaborate, using Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Trump election as examples to demonstrate the need for a unified democratic response. This interconnectedness, highlighted by Iran, North Korea, and China's support of...
Autocratic Regimes' Collaboration Poses Threat to Global Stability
Anne Applebaum's new book, "Autocracy, Inc.," details how autocratic regimes collaborate, using Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Trump election as examples to demonstrate the need for a unified democratic response. This interconnectedness, highlighted by Iran, North Korea, and China's support of...
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44% Bias Score
Biden Weighs Preemptive Pardons Amidst Trump's Threats and Meta's Fact-Checking Decision
President Biden is considering preemptive pardons for individuals threatened by President-elect Trump, citing Trump's rhetoric and concerns about the abuse of power, while also criticizing Meta's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook.
Biden Weighs Preemptive Pardons Amidst Trump's Threats and Meta's Fact-Checking Decision
President Biden is considering preemptive pardons for individuals threatened by President-elect Trump, citing Trump's rhetoric and concerns about the abuse of power, while also criticizing Meta's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook.
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40% Bias Score
Venezuela's Urrutia to Return Amidst Arrest Warrant, International Scrutiny
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, declared the winner by the opposition but not officially, is returning to Venezuela this Friday, despite an arrest warrant, amidst international pressure and escalating political tensions.
Venezuela's Urrutia to Return Amidst Arrest Warrant, International Scrutiny
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia, declared the winner by the opposition but not officially, is returning to Venezuela this Friday, despite an arrest warrant, amidst international pressure and escalating political tensions.
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56% Bias Score
Mass Protests in Austria Against Far-Right Coalition
Tens of thousands protested in Austria against a potential far-right government formed by the FPÖ and ÖVP, following the FPÖ's electoral victory and the start of coalition talks, raising concerns about threats to democracy and social policies.
Mass Protests in Austria Against Far-Right Coalition
Tens of thousands protested in Austria against a potential far-right government formed by the FPÖ and ÖVP, following the FPÖ's electoral victory and the start of coalition talks, raising concerns about threats to democracy and social policies.
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44% Bias Score
Romania's Annulled Presidential Election Sparks Mass Protests
Following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference, Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election on December 6th, prompting widespread protests in Bucharest and leading to rescheduled elections for May 4th and 18th.
Romania's Annulled Presidential Election Sparks Mass Protests
Following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference, Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election on December 6th, prompting widespread protests in Bucharest and leading to rescheduled elections for May 4th and 18th.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Government Appoints Trustee to Akdeniz Municipality After Arrests
Following accusations of "organization propaganda" and other charges, the co-mayors and several council members of Akdeniz Municipality in Mersin, Turkey, were arrested on January 10th, 2024, leading to their removal and the appointment of a government-appointed trustee, sparking condemnation from t...
Turkish Government Appoints Trustee to Akdeniz Municipality After Arrests
Following accusations of "organization propaganda" and other charges, the co-mayors and several council members of Akdeniz Municipality in Mersin, Turkey, were arrested on January 10th, 2024, leading to their removal and the appointment of a government-appointed trustee, sparking condemnation from t...
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56% Bias Score
Myanmar's Karen Fight for Autonomy Amidst Military Crackdown
Following Myanmar's 2021 military coup, pro-democracy activists, including Karen people, fled to the Karen National Union (KNU)-controlled areas in eastern Karen State. The KNU established parallel administrations, providing education and public services in areas like Kyaikdon, while facing challeng...
Myanmar's Karen Fight for Autonomy Amidst Military Crackdown
Following Myanmar's 2021 military coup, pro-democracy activists, including Karen people, fled to the Karen National Union (KNU)-controlled areas in eastern Karen State. The KNU established parallel administrations, providing education and public services in areas like Kyaikdon, while facing challeng...
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52% Bias Score
Brazil and France Urge Maduro to Release Political Prisoners, Restart Dialogue
Brazil and France jointly called on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release political prisoners and resume dialogue with the opposition, offering to mediate talks aimed at restoring democracy and stability in Venezuela; this action follows Maduro's recent inauguration, which was attended by B...
Brazil and France Urge Maduro to Release Political Prisoners, Restart Dialogue
Brazil and France jointly called on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to release political prisoners and resume dialogue with the opposition, offering to mediate talks aimed at restoring democracy and stability in Venezuela; this action follows Maduro's recent inauguration, which was attended by B...
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Democracy Under Threat: Widespread Distrust Fuels Demand for Strong Leader
A Panoramatr survey (October 7-14, 2024) reveals a deep crisis of confidence in Turkish political institutions: 69.2% of citizens express little to no trust, believing politicians prioritize self-interest, leading to a desire for a strong leader capable of systemic change, raising concerns about the...
Turkish Democracy Under Threat: Widespread Distrust Fuels Demand for Strong Leader
A Panoramatr survey (October 7-14, 2024) reveals a deep crisis of confidence in Turkish political institutions: 69.2% of citizens express little to no trust, believing politicians prioritize self-interest, leading to a desire for a strong leader capable of systemic change, raising concerns about the...
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56% Bias Score
Maduro Begins Contested Third Term Amidst International Condemnation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began a new six-year term on January 10th, despite the opposition's claims of electoral fraud and widespread international condemnation, leading to further isolation and sanctions.
Maduro Begins Contested Third Term Amidst International Condemnation
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro began a new six-year term on January 10th, despite the opposition's claims of electoral fraud and widespread international condemnation, leading to further isolation and sanctions.
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44% Bias Score