In the busy streets of Yangon, access to communication appears to be expanding as mobile phone users can be spotted making calls, text and others.
International Democracy articles
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Ensure Justice in Death of Kenyan Activist Caroline Mwatha Ochieng
Ensure Justice in death of Kenyan activist Caroline Mwatha Ochieng whose body her relatives had at the Nairobi City mortuary earlier this month.
How Criminalization of Dissent in Nicaragua Worsens Unrest
U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet is expressing alarm at growing repression in Nicaragua criminalization of dissent which is worsening unrest.
Nigeria’s Buhari Wins Second Term as President
More than 260 people have been killed since the start of the election campaign in October. The toll so far is lower than in earlier elections.
Protesters Mark Nemtsov Assassination Amid Heavy Police Presence
Thousands gathered in central Moscow on Sunday to mark the fourth anniversary of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov’s murder.
Tajikistan Activist Forcibly Returned from Russia is in Danger
Tajik and Russian officials arbitrarily detained and forcibly returned to Tajikistan a peaceful opposition activist while he was visiting Moscow.
UN Urges Egypt to Stop Executions Based on Forced Confessions
The U.N. Human Rights Office is urging Egypt to halt all executions and to conduct investigations into all allegations of people subjected to death penalty.
New Sudan PM Sworn in as Protesters Rally Against Emergency
Sudan’s Bashir swore in new PM Sunday as demonstrators called on the veteran leader to resign after he imposed a state of emergency across the country.
Nigerians Await 2019 Presidential Election Results
Nigerians waited for election results Sunday as vote counting continued from the nation’s hotly-contested presidential poll.
Japan’s Crown Prince Says He is ‘Very Solemn’ About Future Role
Japan’s crown prince Naruhito, set to ascend Chrysanthemum throne in two months, solemn about future but intends to pattern reign after that of his father.