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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 hours ago

Worst year in memory': parties describe climate of abuse on campaign trail for May elections

Candidates across multiple political parties experienced widespread abuse, death threats, and intimidation during 2025 local and devolved elections, with 61% reporting harassment and 71% avoiding campaign activities due to safety concerns.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Kidnappings and conservatives who defend minimum wage rises: Unpredictability defines the campaign in Colombia

No one is truly safe in Colombia as armed groups and pervasive insecurity threaten politicians and civilians ahead of upcoming elections.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Electoral violence is on the horizon in Kenya

Electoral violence in Kenya will increase if institutional restraints erode and an incumbent runs; strengthening election credibility and checks on state power is essential.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says coup destroyed election results

A military coup in Guinea-Bissau halted the presidential election after armed men seized electoral materials, destroyed servers, and installed Major-General Horta Inta-A as transitional president.
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