One week detention is over for popular Malaysian pro-democracy leader Maria Chin Abdullah
International Democracy articles
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Unprecedented Level of Attacks on Journalists Worldwide
Spike in pressure from governments and other groups threatens lives of many journalists worldwide
Cyril Ramaphosa is the Man Hoping to Lead South Africa Next
Take a closer look at the ANC’s likely next leader Cyril Ramaphosa who would hold great power in South Africa
Is Castro’s Death a Turning Point for Democracy?
Six decades of control in Cuba means that Fidel Castro’s death will have outsized impact beyond
International Election Monitors Cleared to Monitor Ghana Voting
National Electoral Commission approves plan for global watchdogs to monitor Ghana voting
Opposition Advances in Kuwaiti Parliamentary Vote
Opposition parties and allies won 24 seats out of 50 in yesterday’s Kuwaiti Parliamentary vote
Burma’s Former Political Prisoners Turn to Labor Activism
Recent years have seen mass releases for Burma’s former political prisoners held during era of dictatorship
France’s Right Wing Party Seeks to Join Populist Wave
Controversial but popular Marine Le Pen leads France’s right wing party, the National Front
A Look at the 7 Candidates in Ghana’s Presidential Election
The electoral commission has approved the list of candidates to compete in Ghana’s Presidential election
Italian Constitutional Reform Referendum Crucial For PM
Vote on the controversial Italian constitutional reform referendum takes place in early December