‘Mega election’ 2024 could be a landmark for democracy: UN rights chief
Dozens of elections taking place this year around the world will likely be “free from hatred” and respect the will of the people, but there are warning signs that several polls may not – from Bangladesh to Chad, Hungary, Russia and Senegal, UN rights chief Volker Türk warned on Monday. https://ift.tt/vy3XLjc
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