More than 200 Indonesian musicians rally against music bill being considered in the legislature that they say could limit freedom of expression.
International Democracy articles
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Disappearance of Two South Sudanese Political Dissidents in Kenya
Kenyan and Sudanese authorities should ensure effective, transparent and impartial investigations into disappearance of 2 South Sudanese critics in Nairobi.
Cameroon’s Biya Turns 86; Critics Say It’s Time for Change
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya Wednesday celebrated his 86th birthday with supporters organizing lavish parties and opponents calling on him to resign.
A Move to Further Deepen Authoritarian Rule in Egypt is Underway
Proposed amendments to Egypt’s constitution, grants armed forces authority to intervene in government expand executive powers that are already being abused.
Turkish-Chinese Relations on Edge After Diplomatic Blunder
A new video showing detained Uighur poet and musician Abdurehim Heyit in apparent good health has silenced reports of the renowned artist’s death.
Google, Apple Face Calls to Pull Saudi App for Monitoring Wives
Google, Apple face calls to pull app that allows Saudi men to monitor and control female relatives should be removed from online stores.
Activists Claim Sudan Police Arrest 14 Academics in Protests
Sudan’s security forces arrested more than a dozen academics who joined a protest outside Khartoum University in the Sudanese capital.
Egypt’s Parliament to Vote on Extending President’s Term
Egypt’s Parliament to vote on extending President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi term till 2034 — 12 more years after his current, second term expires in 2022.
Angry Haitian Protesters Demand Regime Change
Thousands took to the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and other cities nationwide again Monday, calling for President Jovenel Moise’s resignation.
24 Arrested, Seizes Weapons After Senegal Pre-Election Violence
Police in eastern Senegal have made two dozen arrests and seized knives after clashes in the run-up to presidential elections left at least two dead.