Dossier
political dissent
Coverage of political dissent in the Nexus archive.
- Ethiopia heads to the polls: Elections under the shadow of war and dissent
Ethiopia is holding its seventh General Elections on June 1, with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Prosperity Party expected to win. Critics highlight concerns over restricted press freedom and political dissent, while 70% of the country remains affected by armed conflict, raising doubts about the election's democratic integrity.
- What Kim Jong Un Really Fears: Outside Information
North Korea has shifted its execution criteria since the COVID-19 pandemic, increasingly targeting individuals with access to outside information, religious beliefs, and political dissidents rather than those convicted of violent crimes. This reflects Kim Jong Un's prioritization of information control and political loyalty over traditional criminal enforcement.