Between Regime Oppression and a Sedentary European Union: Insights into Artists and Human Rights Violations in Turkey

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At a Glance:

Human rights violations have been ongoing in Turkey for decades, bolstered through an unjust legal system that results in the systemic grievances that the EU has failed to properly address. This report finds that these violations disproportionately impact artists, academics, lawyers and activists who express opposition against the regime.

Sudan: Mapping Transitional Justice Strategies for Effective Democratic Transition

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Position: Political Analyst on Tue, 11/12/2019 - 15:14

As Sudan continues its path toward transition, the question of transitional justice processes is at hand. While there are different conceptions of transitional justice, and different notions of implementation, what is best for Sudan must be sensitive to context and be supported by the help of the international community.

Tunisia’s 2019 Elections: Presidential Plebiscite and Governmental Uncertainty

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Position: North Africa Analyst on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 14:30

Tunisia’s 2019 legislative and presidential elections have resulted in contradictory outcomes. The historical support gathered by president-elect Kais Saied contrasts with a highly fragmented newly-elected parliament, rendering the formation of a government a complicated and lengthy task.