Proposals put forward by Burma’s government to add further restrictions to a controversial assembly law
International Democracy articles
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Indonesian fake news and hate speech loom over elections
Indonesia is battling a wave of fake news and online hate speech ahead of presidential elections in 2019
Sierra Leone trialing test of blockchain vote counting technology
Sierra Leone has become one of the first countries to trial the use of blockchain technology during elections
As Castro steps down, challenges await new Cuban president
Cuban President Raul Castro prepares to step down next month, ending his family’s six-decade grip on power
Academic sentenced to 18 months for criticizing Iranian regime
A prominent Iranian political analyst said he had been sentenced to prison for propaganda against the regime
Reviewing the rich history of South Korea’s criminal presidents
Every living former head of state has now been convicted, charged or investigated for criminal offences
Cameroon Media Defies Government Ban on Political Debate
Private media outlets in Cameroon are defying a ban on political programs imposed by the country’s government
An Increased Chinese Crackdown on Dissent Imminent
An increased crackdown on dissent at the top echelon of power will curb any chance of a successor
Is South Africa’s Democracy Still a Model for Africa?
Anti-Zuma protests that climaxed in a peaceful recall of our president shows a country maturing in its democracy
A review of the world’s longest-serving dictators
Here are some of the world leaders who have held power the longest – excluding monarchs enthroned for life