Chinese academic among others snared as slide deeper into dictatorship underway in crackdown
International Democracy articles
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Call for Reinvigorated African Democracy in 21st Century
Reinvigorated African democracy is vital to making the rise of Africa become the story of the 21st century
Women Smuggles Poems Out of China House Arrest
In house arrest with her Nobel Prize winning husband, Liu Xia somehow smuggles poems out of China
Controversial Pakistan Lawyer Defending Musharraf
Controversial lawyer defending Musharraf, Pakistan’s ex-dictator, being harassed outside of court
Cambodia Dictatorship in Mock Trial of Protesters
Protest leaders face trial in Cambodia Dictatorship as thousands march for democracy
Tunisia Marks 3-Year Anniversary of Arab Spring
Anniversary of Arab Spring commemoration ceremonies mark three tumultuous years since revolution
Turmoil Continues as Turkey’s Political Parties Meet
Major upheaval has brought this gathering where Turkey’s political parties meet to discuss changes
Kenya Tribe Battles Eviction From Homeland
Sengwer indigenous people have lived on its ancestral lands for centuries but new government plan would see their eviction without just compensation according to United Nations as Kenya tribe battles eviction
India’s Common Man Party National Voter Drive Starts
India’s Common Man Party national voter drive seeks to build on its local success in vote in May
Major Istanbul Protests Seek Turkey PM’s Ouster
Tens of thousands march in Istanbul as protests seek Turkey PM’s ouster and new government vote