Fear that China President Xi’s crackdown means another generation of jailed human rights workers
International Democracy articles
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Design for Future African Union Parliament Announced
Creation of an African Union Parliament has lofty ambitions but like UN, leaves much to be desired
The Full Story of Iranian Dissident Maziar Bahari
Jon Stewart film drawing attention to Iranian dissident Maziar Bahari plight and others like him
Massive Suffering From Burma Wars Still Being Exposed
Decades of suffering from Burma War is main challenge to peace and barrier to entire transition
Pakistani Women and Youth Struggle for Place in Politics
Report finds that Pakistani women and youth struggle in political parties suited to patriarchy
Protests Seek to Reverse Hungary’s Democracy Backsliding
Extreme over response to Euro crisis by PM sparks protests against Hungary’s democracy backsliding
UN North Korea Evidence Piles Serious Pressure on Regime
International Criminal Court could take thanks to building UN North Korea evidence of epic crimes
Flying Chicken Scandal Reflects Endemic Kenya Corruption
From traffic police to national politics, endemic Kenya corruption ranges from bizarre to deadly
Romania Opposition Surprise Victor in National Vote
Despite polls showing sitting PM in lead, Romania opposition surprise victor in latest elections
Afghanistan Mobile Social Media Revolution Uncontrollable
Explosion of culture and open discussion on Afghanistan mobile social media feeds social change