On Saturday, police raided a Thai printing house and seized a contentious book written by a popular pro-democracy figure.
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.
Spain’s Messy Multiparty Democracy Is Better Than Alternatives
The rise of new parties on the left, right and center has created new opportunities in Spain. Of interest is left-wing politicking.
Turkish Police Detain Dozens Of Pro-Kurdish Party Officials
Turkish police detained several members of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Friday as prosecutors move to ban the party
Congo-Brazzaville Elections: A Predetermined Outcome?
One of the candidates in Congo-Brazzaville elections this year is incumbent Sassou-Nguesso who is running for a 4th term in a row.
How Yemen’s Old Order Snuffed Out the Country’s Arab Spring
Ten years ago, Yemenis called for change but the old guard and foreign power’s backlash crushed those hopes giving Yemen war instead.
Hong Kong’s Opposition Have Become Political Prisoners
In recent years and months Hong Kong has seen unyielding democracy protests. But the leaders have also become political prisoners.
Somali Journalist Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison By Military Court
With neither lawyer nor family present, Somalia’s autonomous Puntland state sentenced journalist Kilwe Adan Farah to 3 years in jail.
Egyptian Human Rights Activist Convicted On Bogus Charges
The conviction of Sanna Seif by an Egyptian court on bogus charges of false news aim to hide the government’s bad human rights record.
Innovative African Women’s Political Participation Report Released
A new Afro Barometer report shows that African nations are still far from achieving equal participation of women in decision-making.
Belarus Reprisals Against Human Rights Defenders Continue
Belarusian authorities are waging a targeted intimidation campaign against civil society in an attempt to silence all government critics.