Epidemic of violence against Mexican journalists reached new levels last year with record assaults
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.
Assuring More Azerbaijan Dissidents Get Their Freedom
One time release of Azerbaijan dissidents spurs calls for more of their brethren to be released
The Unusual Power of French Student Protesters
Impossible to ignore, French student protesters are uniquely influential in country’s politics
Erdogan to Expand Turkish Extremism Laws to Target Critics
Proposed Turkish extremism laws would target critical journalists, politicians and academics
Russian Draft Law Penalizes Criticizing Putin
Encoding laws outlawing criticizing Putin in Russia is another step backward for the country
Lula Cabinet Post to Shield Him From Brazilian Prosecutors
Corruption investigators stimied by new Lula cabinet post protecting him from facing charges
Never Ending Quest For Free Speech in the Middle East
Despite decades of activism, free speech in the Middle East is still hard to find anywhere
Mass Arrests at Pro-Democracy Congolese Protest
Protesters were seeking the release of pro-democracy Congolese activists before police crackdown
Cambodian Facebook User Jailed For Posting Comment
Color revolution comments on Cambodian Facebook have led to jail sentence for Kong Raya
New Burmese Civilian President is a Very Big First
Close Aung Sang Suu Kyi ally Htin Kyaw becomes the first ever Burmese civilian President