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US Hong Kong sanctions law will have enduring impact

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HONG KONG/US

The impact of the US Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.

Indonesia risks worsening Papuan discontent

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INDONESIA

The legislation additionally introduces certain changes to the provinces’ governance that ostensibly promise to improve local socio-economic conditions. However, many Papuans say…

Delhi’s spending will not ease Kashmir crisis

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INDIA

Legislation dividing it into two union territories -- Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh -- was passed in early August, concurrently with the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special…

Syria reconstruction prospects may deteriorate further

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SYRIA

In fact, ten years after that conflict started, with President Bashar al-Assad still in control of two-thirds of the country, no foreign state shows any sign of making a major…

Bangladesh government will shrug off criticism

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BANGLADESH

Critics say the move weakens the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC). The next general election will likely take place in January. The ruling Awami League (AL) continues to reject…

Party manoeuvrings could become distraction for Jokowi

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INDONESIA

Most PD members say this is a hostile takeover. Jokowi denies prior knowledge of the move and has called on all sides to respect the constitution. Meanwhile, some lawmakers want…

Pandemic will test parliamentary scrutiny in Europe

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EUROPE

Far-reaching law-making powers have been delegated to governments throughout Europe, which have engaged in unprecedented levels of public spending; the urgency posed by the…

Nigerian government will look to prevent more protests

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NIGERIA

However, except in a few states, these panels have been slow to start restitution processes. Their existence was recently threatened by a legal challenge -- now withdrawn -- by…

EU threatens Slovakia with rule-of-law sanctions

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EASTERN EUROPE

The EU has warned Slovakia that it could face fines or blocked EU funds over concerns that the government’s judicial reforms, particularly those protecting politicians from…

Further action needed to reinforce Mexico rule of law

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MEXICO

The executive's main response to the credibility crisis triggered by the Iguala disappearances in September, its ten-point rule of law plan unveiled on November 28, coupled with…