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Kenya Really Wants Democracy
In 2017, Kenya’s courts made history when they sided with opposition protests concerning flawed election proceedings favoring the incumbent. A new election was called for and held. The court decision was a landmark for the support of democracy. The result of t

Building’s Collapse Highlights Iran’s Lack of Emergency Preparedness
“We were defeated. We may be good at motivational speeches, but practically the capacity of our Fire Department is limited. We lost 20 of our best firefighters as well as a number of civilians in the disaster.”

Iran’s City Councils and Power
“If you want to attend a concert you should not live in Mashhad. You can go live in another another city. This is not Kish island. This is Mashhad, a religious city, not a place for entertainment.”

No Seats for Revolutionary Guard on Tehran’s City Council
Guess who won’t have a seat at the table when Tehran’s newly elected city council convenes in August?
