VOA recalls interview with Khashoggi in August where he expressed his views on democracy and many other regional issues and problems in Egypt and Libya.
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.
Uganda Under Scrutiny After Video of Assault Surfaces
Uganda’s security forces are under scrutiny after a video surfaced showing plain clothed officers brutally beating and arresting a civilian on the street.
Brazil’s Right-Wing Candidate Scolds Son For Threat To Shut Top Court
Brazil’s leading presidential hopeful, Jair Bolsonaro, publicly upbraided his son on Monday for threatening to shut down the Supreme Court.
Congo’s Controversial Voting Machines Start Arriving
Congo’s controversial voting machines for December’s election had been made to order and would finish arriving this month said deputy Prime Minister.
Facebook’s WhatsApp Flooded With Fake News In Brazil Election
Facebook Inc.’s popular WhatsApp messaging service has become a political battle ground in Brazil’s most polarized election in decades, raising concerns.
VIDEO: Top 10 Brutal Dictators You’ve Never Heard Of
The 10 most brutal, but largely unknown dictators in the world. It is very difficult to believe the incredible behavior of some of these megalomaniacs.
Wife Of Arrested Interpol Leader Slams China From Exile
Grace Meng has receive a call from Chinese diplomats saying they are holding a letter for her from her husband former Interpol president, jailed in China.
Ethiopian Marathoner Who Made Rio Protest Returns From Exile
Ethiopian marathoner who made Rio protest returned from exile on Sunday after sports officials assured him he will not face prosecution.
Read Khashoggi’s Last Column: Arab World Needs Free Expression
Khashoggi’s last column warns that governments in the Middle East “have been given free rein to continue silencing the media at an increasing rate.”
Exiled Vietnamese Blogger: I’m Not Alone In Pushing For Freedom
Prominent Vietnamese blogger sent to exile in U.S. says her reunion with family after two years in prison is proof she is not alone in speaking for freedom.