There are varying degrees of freedom around the globe. Some people live in extremely corrupt and restrictive countries, while others enjoy equal rights and freedom in others. The four countries I chose were the Central African Republic, Kazakhstan, Bolivia, and Iceland, all increasing in terms of freedom. Each country has its own issues, with some having more than others.
The first country is the Central African Republic. It scores a 7 for freedom, civil liberties, and political rights, making this country extremely not free. There has been a lot of political turmoil lately due to coups and such. This means that their electoral process is not ranked very high, with only recently having a valid election. Also, people are not allowed to participate …show more content…
The reason this country scores so low is a variety of reasons. The Kazakhstani constitution grants the president almost complete control over the legislature, the judiciary, and local governments, and any changes to the constitution typically lead to more power beign given to the president and his affiliates. Any political party based on religion, gender, or ethnicity are strictly prohibited, and corruption is widespread. Embezzlement occurs from local administrations all the way to regional governors, and typically they are not prosecuted until they fall out of political favor. The government harasses and shuts down independent media, and most outlets are controlled by the president’s family members. Journalists outside this group face attacks and arrests. There are restrictions on assembly and association, and nongovernmental organizations face harassment over sensitive political issues. The Kazakhstani constitution makes the judicial branch completely subservient to the executive branch. Citizens are required to register their permanent address, and there is limited equal opportunity, especially for women. All of these issues are why Kazakhstan ranks as a non-free
The first country is the Central African Republic. It scores a 7 for freedom, civil liberties, and political rights, making this country extremely not free. There has been a lot of political turmoil lately due to coups and such. This means that their electoral process is not ranked very high, with only recently having a valid election. Also, people are not allowed to participate …show more content…
The reason this country scores so low is a variety of reasons. The Kazakhstani constitution grants the president almost complete control over the legislature, the judiciary, and local governments, and any changes to the constitution typically lead to more power beign given to the president and his affiliates. Any political party based on religion, gender, or ethnicity are strictly prohibited, and corruption is widespread. Embezzlement occurs from local administrations all the way to regional governors, and typically they are not prosecuted until they fall out of political favor. The government harasses and shuts down independent media, and most outlets are controlled by the president’s family members. Journalists outside this group face attacks and arrests. There are restrictions on assembly and association, and nongovernmental organizations face harassment over sensitive political issues. The Kazakhstani constitution makes the judicial branch completely subservient to the executive branch. Citizens are required to register their permanent address, and there is limited equal opportunity, especially for women. All of these issues are why Kazakhstan ranks as a non-free