Extreme corruption left by previous system and the use of drugs haunt Myanmar democratization and compound move to democracy in fragile situation
International Democracy articles
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Call to Release Iran Opposition Held Without Trial
Major liberal leaders under house arrest since protests as Iran opposition held without trial
Maverick Kejriwal Takes Office in New Delhi
Maverick Kejriwal is sworn in as Chief Minister in India’s capital New Delhi in great speculation
Zimbabwe Ambassador Defects Fearing For Safety
Jacqueline Zwambila Zimbabwe Ambassador defects to Australia applying for refugee status in fear
Suu Kyi Adamant on Inclusion in Burma Presidental Vote
Despite difficulties now in the way, Burma’s Suu Kyi adamant on inclusion in Presidential election
Pussy Riot to Start Russian Human Rights Group
Repressed and jailed for political reasons, dissidents Pussy Riot start Russian human rights group
Turkey PM Fights Graft Allegations as More Defect
Tayyip Erdogan Turkey PM fights graft allegations amid more discontent from opposition and allies
Freed Russia Dissidents Seek Putin’s Ouster
Musicians from Pussy Riot jailed for protests and other dissidents seek Putin’s ouster with renewed pressure this year
Iraqi Kurdistan Watching Syrian Kurds Closely
Autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan watching Syrian conflict with growing unease amid suffering of Kurds
Pakistan’s Bhutto Family Wants to Build Political Dynasty
Dynasty of Pakistan’s Bhutto Family set to expand with candidacies of next generation heirs