Polling in Ecuador closed with President Daniel Noboa poised for re-election, leading with nearly 50% in early counts—just enough to potentially bypass a runoff. Challenger Luisa Gonzalez trails at 38%. With only 40,000 votes tallied and millions cast, final results are pending in the country’s most critical election in decades.
HRW urges Zambia to end crackdown on opposition following elections
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Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged Zambian authorities to cease their crackdown on the political opposition, which intensified after President Hakainde Hichilema’s August election victory.
The future of the Palestinian vote in Israel raises questions about democracy
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In the October 27 elections, Palestinian citizens in Israel achieved a historic turnout of approximately 80%, enabling two Arab parties to secure 19 Knesset seats.