2024

‘Syrians want peace and a chance to live a normal life, free from oppression and constant fear’

Abdelaziz Al-Hosse | SYRIA

CONFLICT | CRISIS

‘If mainstream parties fail to address voter frustration, right-wing populism could grow’

Akio Takayanagi | JAPAN

‘Saudi Arabia hosts major international events to distract from its serious human rights abuses’

Khalid Ibrahim | SAUDI ARABIA

‘The election is just another tool to keep Lukashenko in power for as long as possible’

Natallia Satsunkevich | BELARUS

‘Many saw the election as a referendum on unmet expectations and poor governance’

Evelyn Olukeye | GHANA

‘The election of our first female president is an achievement, but the ruling party’s continued dominance raises concerns’

Joram Useb | NAMIBIA

SOUTHERN AFRICA

‘South Korea’s democracy once again proved its strength in the face of an authoritarian challenge’

Soo Suh | SOUTH KOREA

‘My father was arbitrarily arrested and convicted for denouncing government corruption’

Ramón Zamora | GUATEMALA

CENTRAL AMERICA

‘If the G20 doesn’t shift to a bottom-up approach, the cycle of empty promises and limited impact will continue’

Yanga Malotana | SOUTH AFRICA

GLOBAL GOVERNANCE

‘Instead of outsourcing migration management, the government should address the root causes of migration’

Femke de Vries | THE NETHERLANDS