Protests in Montenegro after unknown assailants shot and wounded a prominent crime and corruption reporter
International Democracy articles
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Erdogan Challengers Decry Media Blackout Before Election
Challengers to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in June’s presidential election are crying foul
Lebanon Holds First Parliamentary Vote in 9 Years
Under Lebanon’s system, voters cast 2 votes: 1 for a list of candidates and another for their candidate within that list
Germany Offers Widow of Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo Asylum
Germany said Thursday it would welcome the widow of Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo
Tough Road for Iraq’s Female Candidates in May 12 Elections
Iraqi women running for parliament this month are undaunted, despite the many challenges they face
New Study Links Conflict to Lack of African Term Limits
The connection between term limits and conflict reflects the source of political violence in Africa
Violence Throws Libya Election Plans Into Turmoil
Various Libyan factions are accusing each other of trying to postpone parliamentary and presidential elections
Pakistani Freedom of Expression Continues to Face Challenges
A new report documents more than 150 violations against journalists and media groups in the country
Government Braces for Tanzania Anti-Government Rallies
From Voice of America: Tanzania is trying to avert mass demonstrations planned for Thursday, organized through social media to protest curbs on political and press freedoms imposed since President John Magufuli assumed power three years ago. Officials have warned residents against street protests in the East African nation, one of the continent’s most peaceful countries. […]
Comparing Armenia’s Velvet Revolution With Ukraine, Georgia
Protests have been building for the last two weeks over an alleged power grab by the former prime minister