Investigate Trump's Efforts to Overturn Elections: Daily Brief

Investigation needed into Trump’s attempts to overturn election result; remaining veneer of democracy removed in Hong Kong; new reports on democratic decline in Europe, and on the Trump administration's 'Remain in Mexico’ program; luxury jewelers should be open about their operations; and a news update from our #SaudiRegrets campaign.

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What will the administration of President-elect Joe Biden do to restore confidence in democracy in the United States? HRW has some urgent recommendations, after an outrageous call of outgoing President Donald Trump with officials in Georgia, just before crucial runoff elections in that state.  

China's crackdown against dissent in Hong Kong has escalated dramatically with mass arrests on Wednesday.

A new report, published today by Freedom House, documents democratic decline in Europe.

The United States government’s “Remain in Mexico” program subjects children and adults to serious, ongoing harm, including abduction and rape, and should be quickly and decisively dismantled.

Luxury jewelers should be open about their operations.

And there's a news update from our #SaudiRegrets campaign, to highlight Riyadh’s efforts at sportswashing.

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