Cambodia’s National Internet Gateway will enable increased state online surveillance, censorship, and control of the internet.
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.
Free Speech Under Threat in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s parliament is considering a draft new law that may undermine free speech. HRW proposed its publication and review.
Egypt: Escalating Reprisals, Arrests of Critics’ Families
Egyptians ousted Hosni Mubarak but a dictator seized power. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ramped up repression of dissent.
China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers
China is ever creative when it comes to repression. Chinese online influencers now need government approved credentials to post.
The Right That Vanished from Algeria’s Constitution
Algeria’s constitution of November 2020 shows that authorities abolished freedom of belief, a constitutional fixture since independence.
Towards the development of a pedagogy for democracy
Mainstream science education generally does not, but should, educate students against fascist views such as racism, sexism, homophobia.
Afghanistan: 65 media workers, rights defenders killed since 2018
In Afghanistan, at least 65 workers, rights defenders have been killed since 2018. It is a trend that creates fear in the population.
Pakistan: Professor Muhammad Ismail denied bail
CIVICUS called for the release of Pakistani human rights defender Prof. Muhammad Ismail following refusal of bail today by a Peshawar anti-terrorism court.
Hong Kong: Two activists plead guilty to illegal assembly
Two Hong Kong pro-democracy activists pleaded guilty on Tuesday to organizing or participating in an illegal assembly in 2019.
Belarus: Police raid homes of journalists, activists
Police in Belarus have ramped up raids on the homes and offices of pro-democracy activists, journalists, union members, to silence dissent.