The family of Raif Badawi, one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent political prisoners, has said the blogger is free after a decade in prison.
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.
Chile Swears In Former Student Leader As Youngest President
Gabriel Boric became the youngest person to be sworn in as President of Chile, promising to make Chile “a dignified and just country.”
Protecting Women During Elections In Malawi
An Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) study suggests that sexism, harassment, violence against women are common in African parliaments.
TikTok Is Just The Platform Russian Dissidents Need
Tiktok despite being swamped in misinformation at times, the app also serves as a platform for countering Kremlin propaganda.
In the Ukraine War, We Can Make Oligarchs – Everywhere – the Big Losers
The war on Ukraine is an eyeopener. Putin’s regime is propped up by oligarchs. The war is an opportunity for tough sanctions on them.
Support For Democracy Is Waning Across The Americas
Across North, Central and South America, and parts of the Caribbean, only 63% of the public expressed support for democracy in 2021.
Mexico’s Democracy Is Crumbling Under AMLO
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, known as AMLO, has never had much time or aptitude for democratic niceties.
Russia Arrests 13K Protesters As Ukraine Opposition Surges
Russian authorities are arresting and detaining people protesting against the war in Ukraine. Up to 13000 have been arrested recently.
International Women’s Day and Proportional Representation
Highlighting how women around the world benefit from proportional representation because it encourages women to reach the highest levels of power.
Kyrgyzstan Authorities Raid Broadcaster, Detain Director Over Ukraine
Authorities in Kyrgyzstan detained a TV station director for making anti-Ukraine remarks. Kyrgyzstan is well-known for its Russian ties.