DEMOCRACY

ELECTIONS AND BEYOND

Niger coup: a further blow for democracy in West Africa

Military rule in the region is bringing civic space crackdowns

Cambodia’s election a blatant farce

Electoral ritual grounded in repression paves way for dynastic succession

Spain’s far right stopped in its tracks

Inconclusive election follows campaign targeting women’s and LGBTQI+ rights

Greek election: no good news for migrants and refugees

Attacks on civil society likely to continue

Cloud lingers over Sierra Leone’s election

Transparency urgently needed to dispel doubts

Guatemala clings to democratic promise

Political elite reacts by manoeuvring to try to protect its power

CENTRAL AMERICA

Finland tilts to the far right

Once-fringe right-wing populists a major partner in new government

Hopes for renewal dashed in Turkey

Strongman’s election victory signals further repression ahead

Thailand: time for democracy

Military must accept pro-democracy opposition’s overwhelming election victory

Chile: new constitution in the hands of the far right

Constitutional Council election blows hopes for a progressive, rights-based constitution