China has released a lengthy white paper that seeks to justify its anti-terrorism fight and de-radicalization measures in the western region of Xinjiang.
International Democracy articles
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Egypt Tightens Restrictions on Media and Social Networks
Egypt’s top media regulator tightens restrictions on social media accounts with over 5,000 followers if they are deemed a threat to national security.
Kazakhstan’s Soviet-Era Dictator Resigns After 30 Years
Kazakhstans soviet era dictator Nursultan Nazaraev, who has ruled for the last 30 years, announced his resignation today which for many was a shock.
Court Hearing for Saudi Women Activists Draws World Criticism
A court hearing in Saudi Arabia for women activists is drawing some international criticism for perceived flaws in the kingdom’s human rights record.
Algerians Hold Biggest Anti-Bouteflika Protests
Hundreds of thousands of people crammed into central Algiers on Friday, Reuters witnesses said, in the biggest protests against Bouteflika’s 20-year rule.
Opposition Grows to Sudan’s Government Crackdown on Protests
Rights groups are voicing concerns about Sudan’s crackdown on anti-government protests, which have been sweeping the African nation since last December.
Democracy Linked to Health Gains in Low and Middle-Income Nations
A new study led by Stanford Medicine that a better way to measure the role of democracy in public health is to examine the causes of adult mortality.
Detained Saudi Women’s Rights Activists Brought to Court
Women’s rights activists in Saudi Arabia appeared in a closed-door court hearing Wednesday on unknown charges after being detained in a crackdown last year.
Brazil Supreme Court Ruling a Blow to Corruption Probe
Brazil’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday that corruption cases involving illegal campaign donations should be handled by electoral courts.
Saudi Arabian Women Human Rights Defender Al-Hathloul on Trial
Al-Hathloul was initially held in incommunicado and has been denied access to all legal support. She has also reportedly been subjected to severe torture.