Attacks Against Elected Leaders and Civil Servants

The attack on former President Donald J. Trump is the latest in a significant spike in political violence globally in recent years, and comes amid rising hate, extremism and polarisation.

The assassination attempt on former President Trump at an election rally on Saturday is a stark and shocking reminder (and arguably manifestation) of the impact that rising hate, extremism and polarisation is having on democracy. Leaders from around the world have reacted swiftly to the latest incident; united in their condemnation of the attack and making clear that political violence has no place in our societies. 

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