Armenia’s parliament has adopted legal reforms that aim to limit freedom of expression by raising fines for defamation and insult.
International Democracy articles
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Instability in Oil Nations Likely If World Addresses Climate Change
As the world transitions to low-carbon energy output, Algeria, Chad, Iraq, and Nigeria will be among the first to witness political instability.
People Can Differentiate Dictators And Elected Leaders Just From Pictures
An interesting new study has found out that people may identify an unfamiliar politician as an autocrat or a democratically elected leader.
From a success story, Montenegro’s Democracy Is In Danger
In the turbulent Balkan region, Montenegro was considered to be a success story. But now, Montenegro’s democracy is in danger.
5-Year-Old Among Almost 100 Killed in Myanmar Protests
This is just the latest example of the military authorities’ determination to kill their way out of nationwide resistance to the coup.
Outrage Follows Killing Of Disappeared Iraqi Activist’s Father
UN human rights experts expressed alarm at killing of father of disappeared human rights defender Ali Jasib Hattab Al Heliji.
Major Row Over Xinjiang Cotton Spreading
There is a row over Xinjiang cotton as clothing companies protest forced labor in Xinjiang to produce the cotton and China fights back.
Bangladeshi Children Arrested for Political Facebook Posts
Bangladesh authorities have arrested hundreds, including children, for using social media to express displeasure with government.
North Korean Defector Jihyun Park Seeks British Election Win
Jihyun Park, who was left to die outside a North Korean labor camp 16 years ago, would make history if she wins office in local elections.
The Tools Used by Ruling Parties to Restrain West African Democracy
As is the case in many other African states, ruling parties in West Africa are mounting various barriers for opponents running for office.