US and rich nations battle over issue but developing world strongly back internet freedom
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.
Afghan National Census Preps for Coming Historic Vote
Afghan National Census is test for vote with incumbent Karzai not running and US leaving
Blogger Jailed for ‘Abusing Democratic Freedoms’ in Vietnam
Blogger and former party official jailed for ‘Abusing Democratic Freedoms’ in Vietnam
Crimea Conquered as Russian Empire Expands (in 2014)
With Crimea conquered, fear around world at return of colonial conquest by traditional suspects
Quebec First Nations Demand Inclusion in Independence Debate
Quebec First Nation represents pre-European Canadian population seeking political recognition
Horrors of North Korea Prisons Revealed in New Detail
More ghastly stories of mass torture are sad testament to suffering in North Korea prison system
Serbia Moving Towards Europe in Post-Russia Vote
Leading party seeks a Serbia moving towards Europe and away from Soviet imposed strongman era
Fifty Thousand Opposition March in Moscow Against Putin
Despite repeated violence against opponents, opposition march in Moscow against Putin draws masses
Turkey PM Taunts Rivals in Spiraling Crisis
Mass street protests target polarizing government ahead of elections as Turkey PM taunts rival
Cao Shunli Dies in Jail for China Human Rights Work
Completely peaceful women’s human rights activist Cao Shunli dies in jail for China and its people