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Niger president vows democracy ‘will prevail’ after army backs coup

Supporters of the coup ransack and set fire to headquarters of ruling party in the capital Niamey

The Independent UK

South Africa is failing to live up to its constitution. Gains made since democracy are being squandered – report

The end of apartheid in 1994 and advent of constitutional democracy resulted in major societal changes in South Africa. The aim was to forge a “united and democratic” society. The new nation was to be based on justice and human rights.

The Conversation

Timeline: A history of coups in Niger

Wednesday’s events marks the fifth coup in the West African nation’s history since it gained independence from France.

Al Jazeera

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PM Modi tarnishing democracy by not speaking in Parliament, making political speeches outside, says Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accuses PM Modi of tarnishing democracy by not speaking in Parliament, dubs government a "blot on humanity" for "indifference" towards Manipur. He said the burning of Manipur is a "black chapter" for the country and the government is a "blot on humanity" for not taking care…

The Hindu

Kapil Sibal retorts to VP Jagdeep Dhankhar, questions PM Modi over Manipur violence

NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has retorted to vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar’s recent observation that disturbance has been weaponised in the temples of democracy and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not making a statement on Manipur.

The Times of India

Tamil Nadu Governor visits Uthiramerur

Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi visited Sri Vaikunta Perumal temple in Uthiramerur, Kancheepuram district. He was amazed by the temple inscriptions that showed evidence of a vibrant democracy over one thousand years ago, feeling proud and humbled.

The Hindu

Israel’s Supreme Court To Hear Petitions Against ‘Reasonableness Law’

Court sets September date for hearing; opposition vows to defend democracy

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The voter's guide to AI-generated election misinformation

Democracy and voting in the AI age is a thorny issue - experts express major concerns about upcoming elections.

TechRadar

Beware Trump's revenge — and it's coming

Our experts conclude the Trump indictments are "extraordinary" and "necessary" — but he will seek revenge

Salon

We’ve had almost 99 years of Tory rule in Totnes. Here’s how we plan to get rid of them

By uniting behind one progressive parliamentary candidate, voters in Totnes can effect change, says George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK

Why Israelis Are Taking to the Streets

The furious response to a seemingly modest reform reflects a broader dispute about the role of courts in a democracy.

Reason

The Guardian view on Israel’s democracy: put in danger by a far-right government emasculating the courts

Editorial: Benjamin Netanyahu is prepared to undermine the independence of the judiciary to keep his government together – even if divisions in Israel deepen

The Guardian - UK

BRS MP’s plea against HC order on election petition dismissed

SC upholds voter's right to know candidate's background, says it's crucial for democracy. Right to vote, based on informed choice, is precious & result of long fight for freedom. SC dismisses plea of candidate who didn't disclose pending cases & convictions in poll affidavit

The Hindu

Tunisia protest marks two years since president’s power grab

Opposition has kept up its demonstrations against what it calls a ‘coup’ against Tunisia’s democracy.

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Evening Standard

Israel judicial reform: What are the protests about?

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to protest a series of drastic changes to the country’s judicial system under Israel’s right-wing government

The Guardian - US

‘Anger and radicalization’: rising number of Americans say political violence is justified

Survey shows a small but significant share of Americans believe in use of force to attain political goals – from both left and right

The Conversation

Biden says the U.S. would have to invent an Israel if it didn't exist. Why?

During his recent trip to the United States, Israeli President Isaac Herzog gave a speech before the United States Congress. Mainstream media coverage of his speech has focused on two points: the unbreakable “sacred” bond between Israel and the U.S., and the idea that calling Israel a racist state is…

The Guardian - US

‘A dark day for Israeli democracy’: US Jewish groups denounce Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul

But Monday’s parliamentary action limiting the Israeli supreme court only drew muted criticism from the Biden administration

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The Independent UK

Abortion messaging roils debate over Ohio ballot initiative. Backers said it wasn't about that

The fraught politics of abortion have helped turn an August ballot question in Ohio that would make it harder to change the state constitution into a cauldron of misinformation and fear-mongering

The Guardian - US

Trump is gearing up for his ‘final battle’. So should we

Trump and the Republicans will lose this battle. Even if they win Republican primaries, they will lose the general election

The Guardian - UK

Pedro Sánchez rules out return to polls after Spanish vote delivers hung parliament

Socialist leader assures party ‘democracy can find a formula for government’ as left and right blocs try to form viable coalitions

The Conversation

When mafia threatens democracy: research shows ordinary people are less honest in countries hit by organised crime

Organised crime casts a long shadow, driving violence and an illicit economy. But our research has uncovered some more subtle dimensions to its influence, too. We’ve found that organised crime can undermine the civic honesty of ordinary, law abiding people.

Salon

Who'd want to work for Trump regime 2.0?

"I was completely, if not catastrophically wrong," the author of the famous "Anonymous" op-ed tells Salon

The Guardian - AU

Daughter of Hong Kong exiled activist detained by national security police

Mimi Mi Wahng Yuen, daughter of wanted pro-democracy activist Elmer Yuen, taken for questioning, according to local media

The Times of India

Disruption in Parliament antithetical to democracy: V-P Dhankhar in Jamia Millia Islamia University

NEW DELHI: Vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar on Sunday reiterated that democracy is all about dialogue, discussion, deliberation and debate while labelling disruption and disturbance as antithetical to democratic values. He also expressed his pain and concern over the fact that disturbance has been weaponised in the temples of democracy that should…

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