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The two countries have an interest in curbing armed groups’ activities to reactivate joint energy projects along their shared border, but the window of opportunity to do so is likely to close soon.
Partisan violence leading up to the poll is common for Bangladesh, but high levels of vigilantism and other violence may present deeper challenges.
The scripted victory for the USDP solidifies the military’s control under the guise of civilian rule and the political status quo five years since the coup.
While violence in Iraq is at its lowest levels since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the relative stability ahead of the 11 November vote is the result of repression by political leaders whose legitimacy is eroding.
The two countries have an interest in curbing armed groups’ activities to reactivate joint energy projects along their shared border, but the window of opportunity to do so is likely to close soon.
Ambos países tienen interés en frenar las actividades de los grupos armados para reactivar proyectos energéticos conjuntos a lo largo de su frontera compartida, pero es probable que la ventana de oportunidad para hacerlo se cierre pronto.
Partisan violence leading up to the poll is common for Bangladesh, but high levels of vigilantism and other violence may present deeper challenges.
The scripted victory for the USDP solidifies the military’s control under the guise of civilian rule and the political status quo five years since the coup.
رغم أنّ مستوى العنف في العراق هو في أدنى مستوياته منذ سقوط صدام حسين عام 2003، إلّا أنّ الاستقرار النسبي قبل انتخابات تشرين الثاني هو نتيجة القمع السياسي الذي يمارسه القادة السياسيون الذين بدأت شرعيتهم تتآكل.
While violence in Iraq is at its lowest levels since the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003, the relative stability ahead of the 11 November vote is the result of repression by political leaders whose legitimacy is eroding.
The systematic repression of opposing forces in Tanzania — through arrests, abductions, and political exclusion — guarantees President Hassan’s victory on 29 October.
The dispute between Evo Morales and current President Luis Arce has triggered deadly violence in defense of Morales’ cause, which signals the power of his supporters to question the legitimacy of an election that excludes the former president.
La disputa entre Evo Morales y el actual presidente Luis Arce ha desencadenado una violencia mortal en defensa de la causa de Morales, que pone de manifiesto el poder de sus seguidores para cuestionar la legitimidad de unas elecciones que excluyen al expresidente.
An analysis of political violence in Germany amid increasing attacks on politicians and stark political divides.