Iranian authorities recently sentenced at least three lawyers to long prison terms for human rights activism and security forces have arrested another one.
Democracy News Headlines
This Democracy News Headlines archive has all our headline articles about the United States and around the world. This is the most well stocked DC category by far with the best coverage of the struggle for democracy but check out World Democracy and our American democracy page for more in-depth information or just visit Democracy in Culture archive for some light news.
Brazil Should End Use of Criminal Defamation to Persecute Journalists
Brazilian authorities should cease prosecuting journalists for defamation and repeal the country’s outdated criminal defamation laws.
Turkish Doctor Sentenced to Jail on Trumped-Up Charges
PHR condemns sentencing in absentia of Dr. Gençay, founder and former president of the Turkish Medical Association by Istanbul 37th Penal Court in Turkey.
Report Outlines Journalists Intimidation and Prison in Violent 2018
A multi pronged crackdown on the press continued throughout 2018, the Committee to Protect Journalists concludes in a report published Thursday.
Michigan Ballot Selfie Legalization Clears Hurdle
Taking “ballot selfies” would be legal in future Michigan elections under bipartisan legislation approved Wednesday by the House Elections Committee.
Rival Parties Agree to Hand UN Control of Yemen Port City
Yemen’s two opposing sides outside Swedish capital, Stockholm, both agreed to hand control of key Red Sea port of Hodeida to the United Nations.
Thousands of Voting Machines Destroyed in Congo Warehouse Fire
Thousands of voting machines and election materials to be used in Congo’s upcoming presidential election destroyed by early morning fire in Kinshasa.
Lawmakers OK Measure to Ease Cambodian Political Ban
Cambodia’s Parliament passed legislation Thursday that could allow a five-year ban on political activity by some top opposition politicians to be lifted.
Former Venezuela Oil Minister Dies in Jail
Martinez, jailed former head of Venezuela’s state-run oil giant PDVSA who was arrested as part of anti-corruption purge, died in state custody Wednesday.
Congo Faces Pivotal Poll After 2 Years of Delays
Congo faces pivotal poll after 2 years of delays. Two main candidates are vying to replace Kabila, one is his handpicked successor and an opposition leader.