Protesters in oil-rich Kazakhstan are decrying political repression. 50 were arrested in Almaty, the largest city in the country.
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.
47 Hong Kong Dissidents Charged With ‘Subversion’
As China continues crackdown in Hong Kong, it charged 47 prominent dissidents with bogus “conspiracy to commit subversion” charges.
Navalny Walks in the Footsteps of the Great Russian Dissidents
Alexei Navalny should be included in the hall of fame of Russia’s greatest dissidents such as Solzhenitsyn, Sakharov, and Sharansky.
Study: Human Rights Laws Are Best Way To Protect The Amazon
The Amazon is the world’s most important ecosystem. Among the different strategies adopted to save it human rights laws are crucial.
Niger’s Fragile Democracy at Risk After Election
The ruling party’s candidate won the February 2021 elections but post-electoral tensions put a strain on Niger’s fragile democracy.
Bangladesh Protests Erupt Over Satirical Writer’s Death In Prison
Protests erupted in Bangladesh over the death of Mushtaq Ahmed, a crocodile farmer and satirical writer, detained in May 2020.
Iraq Imprisoning Freelance Journalists For Protest Reporting
Three Iraqi journalists were jailed as reprisal for their social media coverage of the wave of protests in the Kurdistan Region.
Cameroon: Survivors of Military Assault Await Justice
Yet another atrocity committed by Cameroon’s armed forces in the English-speaking regions has come to light, the rape of 21 women.
VIDEO: How Ballot Papers Have Evolved Over Time
This virtual exhibition of ballot papers shows how ballot designs reflect and change with historical context.
China Must End Reprisal Against Li Qiaochu for Exposing Torture
Chinese Human Rights Defenders has called on the Chinese government to immediately end its detention of human rights defender Li Qiaochu.