Voters also endured a mass internet shutdown despite pressure from the international community to refrain from such actions.
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.
Russian Authorities Jail Poisoned Putin Critic Navalny
Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition politician, was detained for 30 days pending a court hearing.
Wikipedia: Democracy at Your Fingertips?
The lengthy production process and the fact that the content is checked by several people are ultimately an expression of a democratic self-image.
10 Years On, Taking Stock of Tunisian Democracy
Asking Tunisians what they thought of the perilous journey their country has made toward democracy—and what their hopes are for the future.
Hong Kong Human Rights Groups Condemn Mass Arrests
This is a wholesale attack on democracy in Hong Kong, and a criminalization of freedom of expression, freedom of opinion, and freedom of association.
Palestinian Election Announcement ‘Crucial Step’ Towards Unity
The holding of elections in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza will be a crucial step towards Palestinian unity.
Building Legitimacy: A Look Ahead at Africa’s 2021 Elections
The year 2021 is poised to be a busy political season for the African continent with more than 13 countries heading to the polls to elect new leaders.
Facial Recognition Reveals Political Party in Troubling Research
Researchers have created a machine learning system that they claim can determine a person’s political party based only on their face.
How Swiss Referendums Still Thrive Amid Covid
The worry was that new rules would make life impossible for citizen campaigners, who rely on human contact and rallies to launch initiatives.
Zimbabwe Police Arrest Top Opposition MDC Alliance Official
The Zimbabwean government has pursued its crackdown on the opposition. Police on Monday arrested lawyer for MDC Alliance party spokesperson.