A petition signed by prominent Tunisians and civil society groups calls for the inclusion of rejected candidates in the upcoming presidential election. The petition follows a court decision to reinstate three candidates who were disqualified, highlighting concerns about the election’s integrity and potential for authoritarianism under President Kais Saied.
The Nicaraguan government, led by President Daniel Ortega, has intensified its crackdown on civil society, targeting NGOs, media outlets, and universities. This move, rooted in a history of political tension and Ortega’s desire to maintain control, has led to the silencing of dissenting voices and the erosion of democratic freedoms in Nicaragua.
