Turkey’s foreign minister mets with U.N. judicial expert investigating murder of Jamal Khashoggi as Ankara calls for an international inquiry.
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.
Through Snowy Streets, Thousands March For Serbian Democracy
Thousands have marched through snow-covered streets in Serbia’s capital to protest the populist government of President Aleksandar Vucic for an eighth week.
Cameroon Police Arrest More Than 100 in Anti-Biya Protests
Cameroon says its police shot and wounded seven people, arrested 117 in several towns where protests of “electoral hold up” were organized on Saturday.
A Voice for LGBT Rights Silenced in Brazil
Brazil´s Congress has lost an important voice for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people at a time when it is most needed Jean Wyllys.
Nigeria Rejects Foreign Criticism Over Judge’s Suspension
Nigeria’s government warned off international “meddling,” insisting the country will conduct “free, fair elections” for the presidency on February 16.
Prominent Chinese Rights Lawyer Sentenced to 4-1/2 Years in Prison
A Chinese court has sentenced prominent rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang to 4-and-a-half years in prison on a single charge of subverting state power.
Egypt’s LGBT Crackdown Expands to Stifle Journalists
The conviction of Mohamed Al-Ghaity, a host on satellite channel LTV, reveals the lengths the government will go to crackdown on discussion of LGBT issues.
Venezuela’s Maduro Rejects Demands for New Elections
President Maduro rejects international demands for elections, as crisis in his country deepens after opposition leader declared himself interim president.
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Offers Amnesty to Soldiers
Venezuelan opposition leader self-declared interim president Juan Guaido offers amnesty to soldiers who back democracy and reject current Maduro government.
Arrests and Killings Mark Mass Anti-Venezuelan Government Protests
Venezuelan officials should be held accountable if security forces resort to same repressive tactics used to crackdown on anti-government protests.