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Ban on Germany’s far right is unlikely

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GERMANY

The controversy fuels a debate about a possible ban of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD). While the constitutional hurdles remain high, German officials have begun to…

UN exit foreshadows worsening repression in Uganda

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UGANDA

The move has been criticised by activists, civil society and the political opposition, who say the government wants to evade scrutiny of its rights violations.

Uganda will face lengthy battle over land acquisition

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UGANDA

The motion passed only after violent scenes in parliament, as opposition legislators were forcibly ejected from the chamber. The bill should now be introduced within a month, with…

Public security fears will test Chile's new government

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CHILE

Doubts about the strength and effectiveness of the new left-wing government's approach to public order are a key factor in the sharp decline in the ratings of Boric, who took…

Kazakh leader silent on apparent succession planning

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KAZAKHSTAN

President Nazarbayev's succession planning

Myanmar junta will press on with election plans

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MYANMAR

This enables the State Administration Council, the junta headed by military chief and coup leader Min Aung Hlaing, to remain in place for another six months. Min Aung Hlaing…

French reforms will boost far right appeal

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FRANCE

The legislation passed with the support of the centre-right Republican Party (LR) and far-right National Rally (NR), after President Emmanel Macron conceded multiple changes that…

Cyprus talks must now tackle sensitive issues

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CYPRUS

The latest efforts to end the 41-year division of the island.

Modi’s Kashmir move puts India-Pakistan ties on brink

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INDIA/PAKISTAN

Consequences of India revoking Jammu and Kashmir's special constitutional status.

Fresh scandals threaten peace progress in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

The move follows weeks of legal wrangling that saw him freed and immediately re-arrested in mid-May, and represents a blow for President Ivan Duque, who is adamant that Santrich…