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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.
Video: 19-Year-Old Becomes Martyr For Democracy In Myanmar
Ma Kyal Zin, 19, one of many protestors killed in recent weeks in anti-coup protests has become the martyr for democracy in Myanmar.
Civilians Repressed by Rebels in Cameroon’s Anglophone Regions
In the war on English-speaking Cameroonians with shared responsibilities by Britain, the UN and France, separatists also commit atrocities.
China’s Autocrats End Democracy In Hong Kong
China’s communist leaders have imagination. For them, China is a “people’s democratic dictatorship” and its economy, socialist market.
Is Russia’s Government Scared Of A Group Of TikTok Bloggers?
Russia’s media watchdog has asked TikTok, others, to delete videos encouraging minors to engage in “unauthorized protests.”
Why Nigeria Should Return To A Parliamentary System
The 2014 conference report must be implemented, and Nigeria’s 1999 constitution repealed or a parliamentary system restored.
Leading Chinese Human Rights Defenders Recognized For Heroic Work
Human rights defenders Li Yufeng and Li Qiaochu are recipients of the seventh Cao Shunli Memorial Award for Human Rights Defenders.
Impunity Reigns Amid Enforced Disappearances of Uganda Opposition
After Uganda’s recent violent national elections, the new spate of enforced disappearances adds to an atmosphere of terror.
Report: India Now As Autocratic As Pakistan, Worse Than Bangladesh
New report shows India is now as autocratic as Pakistan in terms of censorship, and worse than both Bangladesh and Nepal.
Time For Global Democracy Promotion To Be Ramped Up
For Freedom House, a nonpartisan think tank based in America, the balance is changing ever further “in favor of tyranny.”