IWPR's Frontline Update
15 July 2021
IWPR's Frontline Updates – unique insights from our network of local reporters and updates from our programmes.
Historic Protests Sweep Cuba
Security forces detain prominent opposition figures as peaceful demonstrators are dispersed.
“The unrest comes amid a recent surge in Covid-19 cases and a worsening economic crisis that has further fuelled rampant shortages of food, medicine and other basic goods.”
Disinformation and Democracy: Can Journalism Up Its Game?
Video highlights of a discussion between Janine di Giovanni, Senior Fellow at Jackson Institute Yale, IWPR International Board member and Peter Pomerantsev, Senior Fellow at Agora Institute Johns Hopkins & LSE.
"Pluralism now tips over into hyper-partisanship which is so vicious – the space for a common democratic public debate breaks down."
Peter Pomerantsev
SENIOR FELLOW AT AGORA INSTITUTE JOHNS HOPKINS & LSE
Tblisi Pride Organisers Accuse Government of Incitement
Rally cancelled after scenes of mob violence by counter-protestors.
Could Taleban Gains in Northern Afghanistan Threaten Tajikistan?
Insecurity increases as insurgents appear energised by imminent US withdrawal.
Can Final Mladic Verdict Give Hope for Justice in Syria?
Campaigners note lessons and warnings as the UN tribunal ends its work.
Libya: Coding Camp Empowers Young Women
Hackathon produces hi-tech solutions to some of the challenges thrown up by Covid-19.