Two members of the popular poppunk activist group Pussy Riot have been listed as “foreign agents” by the Russian government.
International Democracy articles
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Khashoggi Killers Living In ‘Seven-Star’ Villas
Suspects in the murder of renowned journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, are free and living in luxury accommodation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tunisia Launches National Consultation On Reforms
Tunisia has announced a wide-ranging nationwide consultation process that would aid in the development of a new constitution.
TV Journalists Freed In Sudan After Mass Street Protests
Sudanese authorities disrupted phone lines and the internet, as well as the media, including Al-Arabiya, a satellite channel.
Happy New Year 2022
Democracy Chronicles wishes all its readers and writers a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2022.
Myanmar Jails Celebrities Who Supported Democracy Protests
A court in Myanmar has sentenced three prominent celebrities to three years in prison apiece for their roles in anti-coup rallies.
Hacking Marks Poland’s Crisis Of Democracy
In response to reports of the use of spyware against the opposition, Poland’s opposition leader has called for a parliamentary probe.
China’s Spat With Lithuania Is Test for World’s Democracies
China’s push for global supremacy plays out not only in its vicinity but also in the quieter coercion that Beijing practices every day.
3 Years In Jail For Myanmar Celebrity For Mass Protests
One of Myanmar’s most well-known celebrities, Paing Takhon, has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in anti-coup rallies.
Why So Many Democracies Are Floundering
President Biden acknowledges the dangers of political fragmentation which is why he aims to promote democratic values across the world.