Bahraini authorities temporarily suspended the independent daily newspaper, Al-Wasat
International Democracy articles
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Cambodian Local Elections Are a Test for Prime Minister
Ballot is also seen as a showdown between the two major parties amid threats of civil war
Election Over, Iran’s Attention Turns to Supreme Leader’s Successor
Talk in Iran has turned to the future of a large political figure: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Remembering Tiananmen Square, 28 Years Later
Rights activists are set to commemorate the anniversary of China’s Tiananmen Square protests
Keep a Close Eye on These Important Mexican State Elections
Highly contested state election considered to be a bellwether for the 2018 presidential race
British Columbia Proportional Representation Referendum Likely
The move to proportional representation has been highly controversial but is moving forward anyway
Maduro Moving Ahead With Venezuela Constitution Rewrite Plan
Mass protests for his resignation haven’t convinced Maduro to slow down plans for new constitution
Epic Congolese Voter Enrollment Period Starts in Capital
The world needs to pay extra attention to ensure free and fair elections and transition to democracy
VIDEO: Protesters Demand Release of Jailed Moroccan Activist
Crowds are demanding the release of the jailed head of an opposition group and other activists
Tanzania Democracy at a Vital Crossroads
Tanzania can take the next giant step forward. And on that path is a peaceful, secure and stable democracy