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Freedom in the World 2011: The Authoritarian Challenge to Democracy

Global freedom suffered its fifth consecutive year of decline in 2010, according to Freedom in the World 2011, Freedom House’s annual assessment of political rights and civil liberties around the world.

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Clinton Speech Addresses Human Rights in China in Advance of State Visit

Freedom House: Freedom House applauds today's speech by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on U.S.-China relations in which she clearly spoke out about major human rights

Khodorkovsky/Lebedev Re-Conviction Highlights Russia’s Mis-Rule of Law

Freedom House: Freedom House today condemned the finding of a Moscow court that Russian businessmen Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev were guilty of charges that either duplicate

Freedom House Calls for Transatlantic Solidarity on Belarus

Freedom House: Freedom House commends U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and European Union High Representative Catherine Ashton for their joint statement today, calling on Belarusian authorities

Belarus Election: Thousands Protest Flawed Election, Freedom House Says

Freedom House: Attempts today by Belarusian authorities to suppress voices of opposition during and after its election, including beating protestors and blocking access to independent media and

Putin’s Remarks on Khodorkovsky Show Blatant Disrespect for Rule of Law

Freedom House: Freedom House today renewed its deep concern about the fairness and impartiality of the pending court decision in the case of former Yukos head, Mikhail

Disappointing Number of Countries Cave to China’s Bullying on Nobel Prize

Freedom House: Freedom House is disappointed that 16 countries, instead of showing solidarity with Liu Xiaobo and the principles of freedom and democracy, have chosen to join

Impunity in Russia Impels Attacks on Journalists

Freedom House: The recent attacks on two journalists in Russia reflect the impunity that is now institutionalized into Russia's system of governance, according to Freedom House.

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On the Anniversary of 9/11, Freedom House Calls for Religious Freedom

Freedom House: On the anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Freedom House calls upon government, religious, and opinion leaders around the world

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Rights Groups Address Freedom of Expression Concerns in Azerbaijan

Freedom House: Freedom House today joins ten organizations from the International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan on a three-day mission to Baku, Azerbaijan

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Freedom House Committee Demands Release of Iranian Activist

Freedom House: Freedom House's International Solidarity Committee today put out the following statement regarding Iranian human rights defender, Shiva Nazar Ahari:

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Cancellation of Broadcast Licenses in Ukraine Signals Continued Deterioration of Press Freedom

Freedom House: The recent court ruling to cancel broadcast licenses for TVi and 5 Kanal, two of the few remaining independent televisions stations in Ukraine,

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