Sheikh Ali Salman and two other men, all members of now-outlawed Al-Wefaq movement had been acquitted by the criminal court on charges of spying for Qatar.
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.
Europe Launching Investigation Into Chechnya Human Rights Abuses
Europe Launching Investigation Into Chechnya Human Rights Abuses and hold Russia accountable for the ongoing human rights abuses in Chechnya, Freedom House.
New Caledonia Voters Reject Independence From France
New Caledonia voters reject independence by casting nearly 57 percent votes to remain part of France, which claimed the archipelago in the mid-19th century.
Hundreds March in Kiev Rally After Activist’s Acid Attack Death
People gathered at the Ukrainian Interior Ministry headquarters after the death of an anti-corruption activist who was attacked with acid three months ago.
VIDEO: Populism And The Erosion Of Democracy
Populism is a threat to democracy primarily because it holds the potential of providing the state with a moral status that it otherwise lacks
VIDEO: Fair Elections and the Future of Brazilian Democracy
The October 28 elections in Brazil. had Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist against Fernando Haddad who represented the left-wing Workers’ Party.
VIDEO: The Global Labor Movement and Brazilian Democracy
October 29th, Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs organized an interesting lecture on the global labor movement and Brazilian democracy.
VIDEO: The Biggest Corruption Scandal In Latin America’s History
The biggest corruption scandal in Latin America’s history has emerged from Brazil’s Petrobras and spread its tentacles across the region and beyond.
VIDEO: President Of Switzerland Discusses Democracy And Inequality
In an event held by the Blavatnik School of Government, the President of Switzerland Alain Berset explained how democracy can overcome inequality.
Human Rights Watch Alleges Pervasive North Korea Sexual Abuse
Human Rights Watch calls for immediate action to stop what it says is widespread sexual abuse in North Korea following its 86 page report released Thursday.