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Putin’s Death Hoax.
Global Recap
November 02, 2023 • Read in: 7 minutes
Hi Global Recap readers,
No one likes being duped, yet recent intel suggests we've all been unwitting pawns in Russia's elaborate experiment.
Oh, and apparently, democracy is dying - no biggie.
🌐 Around the world:
Putin’s got you fooled.
Germany apologizes for massacre.
Iran’s execution spree.
US college student threatens to kill Jewish babies.
Democracy on Life Support.
Let’s get into today’s news.
🎬 Putin’s Death Hoax.
Ukrainian intelligence suggests that the Kremlin faked Putin’s death to test public reaction.
The rumor went viral on Telegram and other social media platforms, forcing the Kremlin to deny it. Putin has since appeared in public.
Or was it his body double… 😏
Check out our previous report on the rumor.
🙏 Germany Apologizes for Massacre
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier lays a wreath at the monument in Songea's Memorial Park
In a historic move, Germany’s president has issued an apology for the horrific atrocities committed during the colonial era in Tanzania.
The conflict is known as the Maji Maji rebellion, which resulted in the tragic loss of up to 300,000 indigenous lives.
He met with the descendants of a rebel leader who was executed by the Germans. He also promised to look for the skull of the leader, which might be in a German museum.
A noble gesture, but is it enough to heal the wounds of history?
🇮🇷 Iran Executes 419 in Just 7 Months
Iran is on a killing spree, executing hundreds of people left and right for crimes ranging from drug offenses to protesting. The numbers are up 30% compared to 2022.
The UN chief says the trials are unfair and the executions are alarming.
🏛️ US College Student’s Antisemitic Remarks Gets Him Arrested
Patrick Dai
An elite New York college student faces jail time for threatening to bring a gun to Cornell University, promising to commit unspeakably heinous acts of crime against Jewish students.
The suspect is accused of:
Threatening to bring a gun to college campus and “shoot up” the area.
Rape Jewish women.
Behead Jewish babies.
Not even US colleges are safe.
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The World
Democracy on Life Support
🌎 Democracy in Danger. A new report, called The Global State of Democracy 2023, warns that democracy is under threat in many countries, including some of the most established ones.
📉 The Downward Trend. According to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), 85 out of 173 countries surveyed have seen a decline in at least one key indicator of democratic performance in the past five years.
These indicators include:
Elections
Rights
Rule of law
Freedom of expression
Representation
Participation
🦠 The Pandemic Effect. The report also mentions that the lingering effects from the “economic shock” of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect low- to mid-income individuals in the Asia and Pacific regions.
"In short, democracy is still in trouble, stagnant at best, and declining in many places."
🌍 The Regional Picture. While Europe leads in democratic performance, it's not immune to decline.
Some concerning trends:
Flawed elections in Belarus, Hungary, and Poland.
Reduction of press freedom in Austria.
Declining justice access in the UK.
Lowest performers of the region: Azerbaijan, Belarus, Russia, and Turkey rank among the region's lowest performers.
🔥 The Burning Issues. The report also ties the democratic downturn to global issues like the living cost crisis, climate change, and Russia’s Ukraine invasion. It argues that tackling these problems demands effective, accountable governance, and public trust and participation.
👀 The Way Forward. This report is very alarming and important as it shows that democracy is not something we can take for granted, but something we have to fight for and protect.
But good news! Here are some possible ways to reverse the democratic decline:
Create ethical standards for politicians.
Bolster checks and balances by maintaining a truly independent judicial system.
Ensure transparency and accountability of government actions.
Foster public awareness and education on democracy.
Is the report too long for you? Check out their YouTube video.