Drugkho’s protest brings the total number of self-immolations to roughly 155 in Tibet since February 2009. The majority of those self-immolators have died.
International Democracy articles
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NGOs in Joint Letter to Google CEO on Project Dragonfly
We are disappointed that Google in its letter of 26 October failed to address the serious concerns of human rights groups over Project Dragonfly.
Armenian Reformist Leader Wins by Landslide in Early Elections
Armenian reformist leader Nikol Pashinyan won by landslide the early parliamentary elections Sunday, Central Election Commission’s (CEC) results showed.
The China Model and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
In China, workers protesting unpaid wages, workplace illnesses and unsafe working conditions encountered police brutality, censorship and detention.
VIDEO: How Disinformation Is Taking Over The World
Governments from Pakistan to Mexico to Washington are woefully unequipped to combat disinformation warfare. Eastern Europe offers examples of the problem.
VIDEO: Discussion On Relevance Of The United Nations In 21st Century
It is no secret that the international system we have relied on for peace and progress for over 70 years is under strain and even under threat.
Scream of Rage: Desperate Peruvians Vote on Corruption Curbs
Peruvians vote a referendum aimed at curbing corruption as the South American nation tries to put an end to a scourge top authorities that behind bars.
Vice President Confirms Gabon Dictator Bongo Suffered A Stroke
Gabon President Ali Bongo, out of country since falling ill in October, suffered stroke, vice president said, providing first official details of illness.
Congo’s Kabila Doesn’t Rule out Seeking Presidency in Future
Congo’s President Joseph Kabila is stepping down after this month’s election but he doesn’t rule out seeking the post again in the future.
Myanmar Court’s Conviction of Kachin Activists Condemned
Myanmar authorities should quash the convictions of three ethnic Kachin activists found guilty of defaming the military, Human Rights Watch said.