Police fire on Haitians on Wednesday demanding, in protest, transparency from the government regarding the alleged misuse of $3.8 billion in oil profits.
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.
UN Anti-Graft Body In Guatemala Says Visas Denied, Revoked
President Morales’ government has denied or revoked visas for about a dozen of its personnel says U.N. commission investigating corruption in Guatemala.
China to Continue Mass Internment Of Muslim Ethnic Minorities
Former detainees have described the facilities as political indoctrination camps where they were forced to condemn Islam and declare loyalty to the Communist Party.
Join In Celebrating World Youth Day For Democracy
On October 18, 2018, the World Youth Day for Democracy will be celebrated under the theme “The New Face of Democracy” in an environment in which democracy is increasingly under threat.
Jamal Khashoggi’s Murder Highlights Growing Threat to Journalists
Forty-eight journalists have been killed so far this year, according to a VOA tally, adding to the thousand killed in the past decade-and-half.
Wave of Protester Arrests Seen Fueling Zimbabwe Crisis
Intolerance of dissidents by and arresting of dozens of protesters this week in Zimbabwe amidst political and economic crisis is more unsettling.
Women Now Make Up Half of Ethiopian Cabinet
Ethiopia’s new cabinet 50 percent women, including defense minister, after lawmakers unanimously approved the nominations put forward by Prime minister.
VIDEO: The Path Forward For The Democratic Republic Of Congo
In December, the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will head to the polls to elect a successor to long-time President Joseph Kabila.
Jailed Twice in Two Months, Russian Dissident Navalny Free Again
Authorities have turned up the heat on Vladimir Putin’s main opposition since the Russian president’s approval ratings took a beating over pension reforms.
VIDEO: Discovering How Democracies Live and Die
On October 9, 2018, the WCED published a video on “How Democracies Live and Die” as a second segment to the video, “The history of democracies emerging and submerging”.