Police have detained hundreds of protesters and some journalists at anti-corruption demonstrations
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.
About Hung Parliaments, Minority and Coalition Governments
When voters don’t return a clear majority, forming a government can be messy and time consuming
Ethiopian Civil Society is Getting Squeezed
Changes include an internet shutdown to convictions of journalists and opposition members
Hungary NGO Crackdown Heightens Under New Law
Hungary’s parliament has approved a new law targeting foreign-funded non-governmental organisations
Russian Feminists Take on a Big Role in Protests
As tens of thousands of Russians took to the streets, Russian young women were front and center
Vietnamese Activist Stripped of Citizenship Vows to Fight On
A Vietnamese political activist stripped of his citizenship will fight the “illegal” decision
VIDEO: The Intersection of Cuban Political Cinema and Journalism
Cuban film directors can get away with showing things that journalists cannot providing critical reflection
Hint of a Deal Over Key Lebanese Election Reforms
Meeting between President Aoun and Prime Minister Hariri helped overcome some of the remaining obstacles
VIDEOS: Russian Anti-Corruption Protests Witness Mass Arrests
Supporters of protest leader Alexei Navalny mark holiday with more than 200 rallies across the country
Reporting From Eritrea, Africa’s North Korea
Eritrea ranked bottom of Reporters Sans Frontieres’ Press Freedom Index 8 out of the last 9 years