Reporters without Borders called on Chinese authorities to release seven journalists arrested for reporting on the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan a year ago.
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.
Organized crime is exploiting COVID to seize state power
Opportunists have taken advantage of the COVID-19 outbreak. One way this is happening is in organised crime exploiting it to seize power.
Bahrain: 10 years on, pro-democracy movement crushed
10 years on, the demo-optimism that drove the February 2011 movement for democracy in Bahrain as been crushed as the world looks on.
UAE jails Jordanian for 10 years for criticising Jordan’s gov’t
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged in the UAE to immediately release Ahmed Etoum jailed for criticising the government of Jordan.
A Decade After the Arab Spring, Autocrats Still Rule the Mideast
Although the Arab Spring of early 2011 onwards largely failed, it gave the people of the Maghreb and Middle East an appetite for change.
Thai protesters face off against police
The Thais are not giving up the fight against lèse-majesté laws. They returned to the streets to protest, facing off police.
Saudi Women’s Rights Defenders Released, But Not Free
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was released from jail a week ago after 1001 days in detention but risks returning to prison.
Russia: Navalny supporters hold Valentine’s Day protests
To avoid arrest, Nalvany supporters protested on Valentine’s day by posting photos on social media with the hashtag #LoveIsStrongerThanFear.
Myanmar: Doctors arrested for Joining civil disobedience
Following the February 1 coup medical doctors in Myanmar joined a civil disobedience campaign. The army arrested many of the MDs as part of its crackdown.
Myanmar: post-coup military deployment across cities
On February 1, 2021, the army plotted a coup in Myanmar. In response to anti-coup protests it deployed armored vehicles across cities.