Former Peruvian President Garcia promised to cooperate with prosecutors investigating him for possible corruption after Uruguay rejects his asylum request.
International Democracy articles
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China’s Human Rights Abuses Seen Increasing Under Xi
Chinas human right on “downward trajectory, by virtually every measure” since President Xi Jinping took power, U.S. congressional study concluded Wednesday.
Arrest Warrant for Ex-Burundi Leader Inflames Tensions
Pierre Buyoya dismisses as politically motivated arrest warrant against him for his alleged role in assassination of Burundi’s first democratically elected leader.
Israeli Police Recommend Indictments for Netanyahus
Israeli police have recommended indictments for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, on bribery and other charges.
Georgian Opposition Protests Alleged Election Irregularities
Tens of thousands of people Georgian opposition protested on Sunday against last week’s run-off presidential election, which they believe were rigged.
In China, Big Brother Moves Into Uighur Homes
Local government workers in China have been deployed to ethnic minorities’ homes and other occasions once considered intimate and private.
India’s Dodgy Economic Data in Focus as General Election Nears
Politicians in India spar over dodgy economic data as election nears with each party battling over GDP figures putting economy in a downgrading position.
New Myanmar Youth Activists Look Beyond Suu Kyi
New Myanmar youth activists look beyond Aung San Suu Kyi as they experience failed democracy, more authoritarianism and a failed government.
Pro-Reform Female Iranian Journalist Sentenced to Jail
Iranian’s revolutionary court has sentenced a female pro-reform journalist to a nearly 13-year prison term over security charges.
Police Water-Cannon Brussels Yellow Vest Protesters
Friday, Brussels police water cannon and teargassed “yellow vest” anti-tax movement inspired by France’s who in protest hurled rocks at Premier’s office.