New Bahrain democracy protests mark another anniversary without progress towards fair elections
International Democracy articles
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China Democracy at Stake in Hong Kong Political Turmoil
Democracy protests amid Hong Kong political turmoil may be pathway to elections for mainland
Concerned Local Environmental Activist Jailed in Sochi
Olympics demands explanation for local activist jailed in Sochi for discussing impact of games
India’s Vast Youth Are Crucial to Future of Planet
Giant India’s vast youth are 1/5 of world’s young population and their future job prospects tight
Massive Ukraine Protests Renew Push Against President
Keeping pressure on President Yanukovych, massive Ukraine protests follow his Olympics visit
Tokyo Votes in Key Japan Governor Election
Millions of voters across Tokyo lineup for key Japan Governor election with national implications
Problem With Olympics in Dictatorships: Repression Continues
Protest arrests, closing opposition media, clampdown on gays during Olympics in dictatorship
Bahrain Shiite Majority Offers Dictatorship Reform Proposal
Sunni ruling regime is presented reform proposal from Bahrain Shiite majority representatives
Russia Steps Up Olympics Clampdown on LGBT Activists
Increasing arrests and violent propaganda accompany Olympics clampdown on LGBT activists
Impact of Foreigners Who Trade or Vacation in North Korea
Taking a vacation in North Korea often aids in brutal regime’s repression of its people