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Global Press Freedom Suffers Sharpest Decline in 50 Years Amidst Democracy's Weakening
A landmark report reveals the sharpest decline in global press freedom in 50 years, coinciding with a significant weakening of democracy in 94 countries over the last five years, according to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA).
Global Press Freedom Suffers Sharpest Decline in 50 Years Amidst Democracy's Weakening
A landmark report reveals the sharpest decline in global press freedom in 50 years, coinciding with a significant weakening of democracy in 94 countries over the last five years, according to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA).
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12% Bias Score
Hong Kong Rejects Same-Sex Couple Rights Bill
Hong Kong's legislature rejected a bill offering limited rights to same-sex couples whose marriages are registered overseas, defying a court order and prompting criticism from human rights groups.
Hong Kong Rejects Same-Sex Couple Rights Bill
Hong Kong's legislature rejected a bill offering limited rights to same-sex couples whose marriages are registered overseas, defying a court order and prompting criticism from human rights groups.
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28% Bias Score
Turkey: Istanbul CHP Headquarters Taken Over by Government-Appointed Trustee Amidst Crackdown on Opposition
Following the imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a government-appointed trustee took control of the city's CHP headquarters on September 3, 2025, raising concerns about the erosion of democracy in Turkey.
Turkey: Istanbul CHP Headquarters Taken Over by Government-Appointed Trustee Amidst Crackdown on Opposition
Following the imprisonment of Istanbul's mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a government-appointed trustee took control of the city's CHP headquarters on September 3, 2025, raising concerns about the erosion of democracy in Turkey.
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56% Bias Score
African Experts Advocate for Development-Focused Human Rights Model
At a recent China-Africa Human Rights Seminar, African experts argued that human rights should be achieved through development, contrasting Western approaches with China's model of partnership and infrastructure development.
African Experts Advocate for Development-Focused Human Rights Model
At a recent China-Africa Human Rights Seminar, African experts argued that human rights should be achieved through development, contrasting Western approaches with China's model of partnership and infrastructure development.
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44% Bias Score
KfW Accused of Irresponsible Banking Practices in Overseas Projects
A new report accuses KfW, the world's largest development bank, of insufficiently addressing human rights and environmental violations in its overseas projects, leading to displacement, pollution, and silencing of dissent, despite its commitment to "Responsible Banking.
KfW Accused of Irresponsible Banking Practices in Overseas Projects
A new report accuses KfW, the world's largest development bank, of insufficiently addressing human rights and environmental violations in its overseas projects, leading to displacement, pollution, and silencing of dissent, despite its commitment to "Responsible Banking.
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44% Bias Score
South Africa to Reopen Inquest into Steve Biko's Death
Nearly 50 years after anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977, South African prosecutors will reopen an inquest into his death, prompted by new evidence and past failures to hold perpetrators accountable.
South Africa to Reopen Inquest into Steve Biko's Death
Nearly 50 years after anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977, South African prosecutors will reopen an inquest into his death, prompted by new evidence and past failures to hold perpetrators accountable.
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4% Bias Score
Serbia: Violent Crackdown on Peaceful Protest in Novi Sad
On September 5th, Serbian police violently dispersed a peaceful student protest in Novi Sad, using tear gas, stun grenades, and batons, injuring numerous protesters and leading to the arrest and detention of many.
Serbia: Violent Crackdown on Peaceful Protest in Novi Sad
On September 5th, Serbian police violently dispersed a peaceful student protest in Novi Sad, using tear gas, stun grenades, and batons, injuring numerous protesters and leading to the arrest and detention of many.
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60% Bias Score
Volkswagen Condemned for Modern Slavery in Brazil
A Brazilian court ordered Volkswagen to pay \$33 million in compensation for using forced labor at its former Amazonian farm between 1974 and 1986, highlighting the persistence of modern slavery and corporate complicity.
Volkswagen Condemned for Modern Slavery in Brazil
A Brazilian court ordered Volkswagen to pay \$33 million in compensation for using forced labor at its former Amazonian farm between 1974 and 1986, highlighting the persistence of modern slavery and corporate complicity.
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40% Bias Score
Overcrowding Cripples Belgian Prisons, Exacerbating Violence and Hindered Rehabilitation
Belgium's severe prison overcrowding, with facilities exceeding capacity by 13%, forces three inmates into 9-square-meter cells, leading to violence, hindered rehabilitation, and a high recidivism rate, as highlighted by the 9m² association.
Overcrowding Cripples Belgian Prisons, Exacerbating Violence and Hindered Rehabilitation
Belgium's severe prison overcrowding, with facilities exceeding capacity by 13%, forces three inmates into 9-square-meter cells, leading to violence, hindered rehabilitation, and a high recidivism rate, as highlighted by the 9m² association.
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60% Bias Score
Activist Burnout and the Fight for Human Rights
Two documentaries, "The System" and "Writing Hawa," explore activist burnout and the ongoing struggle for human rights in the Netherlands and Afghanistan respectively, highlighting the challenges faced by activists and the fragility of progress.
Activist Burnout and the Fight for Human Rights
Two documentaries, "The System" and "Writing Hawa," explore activist burnout and the ongoing struggle for human rights in the Netherlands and Afghanistan respectively, highlighting the challenges faced by activists and the fragility of progress.
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16% Bias Score
Qatar: A Global Player Amidst Contradictions
Qatar, a small Middle Eastern nation, leverages its vast natural gas reserves and strategic location to play a significant role in global diplomacy and soft power, despite facing criticism for human rights abuses and alleged sportswashing.
Qatar: A Global Player Amidst Contradictions
Qatar, a small Middle Eastern nation, leverages its vast natural gas reserves and strategic location to play a significant role in global diplomacy and soft power, despite facing criticism for human rights abuses and alleged sportswashing.
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24% Bias Score
Spain's Foreign Policy: Pragmatism or Principle?
This article analyzes Spain's foreign policy, contrasting its seemingly principled stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with its pragmatic approach towards authoritarian regimes like Saudi Arabia and China, questioning whether Spain's actions are driven by genuine moral conviction or political...
Spain's Foreign Policy: Pragmatism or Principle?
This article analyzes Spain's foreign policy, contrasting its seemingly principled stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with its pragmatic approach towards authoritarian regimes like Saudi Arabia and China, questioning whether Spain's actions are driven by genuine moral conviction or political...
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52% Bias Score
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