Human rights
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari have called for a renewed national commitment to strengthening democratic institutions in Pakistan. In their messages on the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, both leaders emphasized the importance of the 1973 Constitution and the need to protect democratic
Human rights
Pakistani democracy faces a critical juncture as Imran Khan, the country's former prime minister, remains incarcerated on various charges. His son, Kasim Khan, has publicly called on all defenders of human rights and democracy to stand with his father and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party. The protests that
Human rights
The Philippines observes the International Day of Democracy and Rule of Law Month with a focus on accountability and the rule of law. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) emphasizes the importance of ensuring equality and justice for all citizens. Data from the 2024 World Justice Project ranks the Philippines
Human rights
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman stressed the significance of animal welfare and ecosystem protection in Bangladesh, linking it to the establishment of democracy and integrity in the country's politics. He made this statement during a discussion session at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre, organized by the Bangladesh Animal
Local government
The residents of Llanrumney's Countisbury Avenue in Cardiff have expressed mixed emotions towards the planned makeover of their high street. While the proposed improvements, such as resurfacing the road and pavement, upgrading pedestrian crossings, and introducing enhanced lighting and CCTV coverage, are widely welcomed, many residents remain skeptical
Local government
Rivers State, Nigeria has made significant strides towards restoring full democratic governance, according to Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator appointed by President Bola Tinubu. Following a contentious local government election on August 30, where the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 20 chairmanship seats and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured
Local government
Sofia and Athens mayors Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev and Athens Mayor Haris Doukas have published a joint article in Politico calling on European institutions and cities to support democracy and local self-government in Turkiye. The article follows a recent visit by the two mayors to Istanbul, where they showed support
Human rights
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), a stalwart champion of democracy, human rights, and people's voting rights, celebrated its 47-year legacy on August 31. Founded by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman on September 1, 1978, the party has remained a beacon of hope for the people of Bangladesh, leading the
Local government
ACT Local, the party's local government ticket, has released its Democracy policy, which includes a commitment to oppose voting rights for unelected appointees. The policy aims to ensure that only elected representatives have the power to make decisions on behalf of ratepayers. ACT's spokesperson for Local
Human rights
The far-right Reform UK party, led by Nigel Farage, is making significant gains in Scotland, with 16% of voters supporting the party according to the latest opinion poll. This surge in popularity has sparked concerns over the party's stance on human rights, particularly its intention to withdraw the
Local government
The Osun state local government system has been thrown into crisis, reminiscent of the era of military dictatorship, as politicians attempt to unlawfully hijack public funds. However, the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has stood tall in defense of democracy, advocating for the release of withheld LG funds
Local government
Councillor Alan Lewis has taken it upon himself to store Class C drugs, namely nitrous oxide canisters, in his garage as a temporary solution to prevent them from being "flung" across his district. The canisters, discovered after a 'den' was found in Ballynahinch, have been found
