Authorities in Kazakhstan have prosecuted a prominent journalist over bogus charges of taking part in proscribed political movement.
International Democracy articles
Here you can find all our articles on international democracy (as in outside the United States). The progress of world democracy, pro-democracy protest movements, and the struggle of political dissidents will be covered here. There will be no question over whether democracy is for everyone! You should also check out our main section on World Democracy with links to our broader website.
Why Are Foreign Journalists Fleeing China?
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China said that at least 20 journalists have been expelled or forced to leave China since last year.
The Weaknesses Of Democracy In Iceland
In a group of 167 countries, the Economist Intelligence Unit fails the mark again, giving Iceland democracy score 2nd only to Norway.
Democracy Is Sliding Backwards In Southeast Asia
The demo-optimism from five years ago in Southeast Asia is dimming as democracy is, in turn, rapidly backsliding in the region.
Russia Passes Law Letting Putin Run For President Twice More
Russia has enacted a new law that will let Vladimir Putin to run again for the presidency twice. Putin has been in power since 2000.
Russia’s Navalny On Hunger Strike To Protest Prison Treatment
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny declared Wednesday he had begun hunger strike to protest ill-treatment by authorities.
Belarus Detains At Least 16 Journalists Over Protest Coverage
News sources say that Belarusian authorities arrested at least 16 journalists and fined at least three others between March 18 and 27.
Afghan Taliban Targeting Journalists And Women
Taliban forces are deliberately targeting journalists and other media workers, including women, in Afghanistan.
Elections and Democratic Backsliding in Benin
Freedom House no longer gives Benin high marks as “free” country and this is attributed to the actions of the current president.
Court Convicts 7 Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Activists
A judge in Hong Kong on Thursday convicted seven pro-democracy protest leaders including Jimmy Lai.