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CENTRAL AMERICA

Nicaragua: the end of elections

President Daniel Ortega vows never to hold a vote again, entrenching dynastic rule
GLOBAL

The struggle to end female genital mutilation: progress under threat

Civil society campaigning has made a difference, but funding cuts and anti-rights challenges are endangering hard-won gains
GLOBAL

Backward steps on the death penalty

A handful of states are turning executions into shows of political strength, killing more people than at any time in decades
GLOBAL

The cost of the AI boom: communities take on datacentres

Campaigners are challenging tech giants over energy, water and environmental impacts
GLOBAL

UN Security Council: new members, old crisis

Five non-permanent members elected, but civil society exclusion, structural paralysis and veto abuse remain unchanged
MIDDLE EAST

Iran war deepens dangers for activists

Foreign strikes have given the regime an excuse to up its repression
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