Authorities should immediately drop the absurd criminal charges against journalists Katsiaryna Andreyeva and Darya Chultsova.
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.
Bangladesh Charges 3 Journalists Under New Digital Security Act
Years in prison for the charges of publishing false or offensive information and transmitting defamatory information.
How the Global Battle for Female Suffrage Influenced Switzerland
A great review of this subject comes from a really interesting article at Swissinfo, produced by the Swiss public broadcasting association. Take a look at this excerpt: In many countries across the globe, revolutions, international cooperation and participatory political rights all spurred the introduction of women’s suffrage. In Switzerland however men put up strong resistance […]
Thousands March for Justice in Sri Lanka, Despite Ban
Forced disappearances are common occurrence in Sri Lanka but families of victims are now demanding answers and justice from authorities.
Will Alexei Navalny Make Russia More Democratic?
Alexei Navalny has become a towering figure in Russian opposition politics. But after years of Putin’s despotism will he make Russia more democratic?
Digital technology aids fight against corruption in Latin America
The Democracy Digest is the daily blog of the National Endowment for Democracy and receives funding from the US government. It had this really interesting article on on-going activism against corruption in Latin America. Nayib Bukele won El Salvador’s presidency on an anti-corruption platform, excoriating the malfeasance of the two wartime parties that had governed […]
Thailand: Prominent Activists Held in Pre-Trial Detention
A Bangkok Criminal Court denied bail for four democracy activists on lese majeste charges as monarchy has weaponized these laws to silence critics.
Chechnya Release Salekh Magamadov and Ismail Isayev
With the help of Russia, security services in Chechnya are holding two members of the LGBT+ community in total arbitrariness.
1000th Day in Prison For Saudi Rights Activist al-Hathloul
Loujain and other activists were imprisoned in 2018 after defying the Saudi government’s ban on women driving.
Hungary’s opposition Klubradio to be taken off the air
Hungarian independent broadcasting media critical of Victor Orban to go extinct as Klubradio taken off air by regulators.