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Following President Kais Saied’s political crackdown on dissent in Tunisia, Europe has been cautious about condemning his authoritarian descent, fearful of risking instability in a country which plays a key role in stopping illegal migration.
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Is Poland becoming more authoritarian?
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Belarus unveils constitutional changes to extend Lukashenko's rule
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The EU has spent €200 million building democracy in Kyrgyzstan. It must intervene now to stop an Afghanistan-style collapse, argues Shamil Ibragimov, director of the Soros Foundation in Kyrgyzstan.
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The international community must speak up after the recent presidential power-grab in Tunisia, argues Adnen Hasnaoui, president of the Maghreb Institute for Sustainable Development.
Apple's own staff concerned about plans for anti-child abuse scanning
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Pegasus spyware scandal: What we know so far
An international group of journalists made explosive allegations about widespread government spying on mobile phones. Here's what they say.