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While the world was distracted by #COVID19, there was little coverage or western token opposition for some things that would usually raise an eyebrow or two

1. The Russian parliament cemented Putin in power for 6 more years

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-putin-idUSKBN20Y0VC

Sixteen more years? Russian parliament backs move to keep Putin in power

Constitutional changes allowing Vladimir Putin to run for president again in 2024 sailed through both houses of Russia's parliament on Wednesday, raising the prospect he could clock up over three...

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-russia-putin-idUSKBN20Y0VC

2. MBS arrested King Salmon’s brother and nephew (MBN), and dozens of others suspected of planning a coup

https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-authorities-widen-security-crackdown-after-detaining-two-rivals-to-crown-prince-11583599676

Saudi Authorities Widen Security Crackdown After Detaining Two Rivals to Crown Prince

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has embarked on a broad security crackdown by rounding up royal rivals and military officials in an effort to quash potential challenges to his power,...

https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-authorities-widen-security-crackdown-after-detaining-two-rivals-to-crown-prince-11583599676

3. Hungary’s Viktor Orban invoked emergency powers to rule by diktat with no sunset clause

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/25/hungarys-prime-minister-is-using-virus-make-an-authoritarian-power-grab/

Opinion | Hungary’s prime minister is using the virus to make an authoritarian power grab

Hungary takes another step toward dictatorship.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/25/hungarys-prime-minister-is-using-virus-make-an-authoritarian-power-grab/

4. Philippines’ Duterte grabbed emergency powers and recently gave orders allowing the shooting of citizens

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rodrigo-duterte-philippines-president-coronavirus-lockdown-shoot-people-dead/

"Shoot them dead": Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte orders police and military to kill citizens...

"Do not challenge the government," he warned the nation Wednesday. "You will lose."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rodrigo-duterte-philippines-president-coronavirus-lockdown-shoot-people-dead/

5. Israel’s Netanyahu finagled 18 more months in power despite an ongoing corruption trial

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/27/benjamin-netanyahu-political-wizardy-prime-minister-extended-term/

The Political Wizardry of Benjamin Netanyahu

In one stroke, the Israeli leader has extended his term and weakened an opponent.

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/27/benjamin-netanyahu-political-wizardy-prime-minister-extended-term/

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