The 2006 Freedom House survey: The pushback against democracy

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The annual survey of political rights and civil liberties by Freedom House shows a series of worrisome trends like the stagnation and setback of freedom in a number of Asia-Pacific countries and Africa as well as an entrenchment of authoritarianism in most countries of the former Soviet Union due to the pushback against organizations, movements and media that monitor human rights.

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Mauritania's stalled democratization

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Many analysts maintain Mauritania has made significant steps toward democracy in recent years. However, unresolved ethnic tensions between Arab-Berbers, black groups, and the Haratines and Abeed offer prospects for increasing repression.

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Mali's decade of democracy

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Mali's democratic government was established in 1992 and has survived despite significant threats. Economic growth, continued use of global markets, and skillful leadership will be needed to preserve democratic institutions.

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