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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.
Fears for Safety of Jailed Russia Dissident Musician
Concerns over safety of jailed Russia dissident musician from Pussy Riot lost within gulag system
South Africa Politics Ahead of Key 2014 Elections
Next year’s election in South Africa politics marks 20 years of democracy and apartheid collapse
Dissident’s Plea to End Russian House Arrest Rejected
Democracy supporter remains confined for activism after state refusal to end Russian house arrest
Was Famous Russian Musician Lost Within Gulag Prisons?
It’s possible Pussy Riot Russian musician lost within gulag system as authorities search jails
Rebels to Run for Election in Colombia Breakthrough
Colombia Breakthrough: With FARC to join political process, end of decades old Colombia conflict in sight
Dictator Rakhmon Celebrates Stolen Tajik Elections
Tajikistan is led by brutal dictatorship that has just staged stolen Tajik election for leadership
Repression of Journalists is Ethiopia Tragedy
Heroic journalists are languishing in jails of dictatorship crackdown in unknown Ethiopia tragedy
Journalists Face Harassment as Russia Olympics Nears
Putin dictatorship seems likely to repress activities of foreign journalists with harassment as Russia Olympics nears
How Bangladesh Destroyed Microfinancing Dream of Icon
Bangladesh destroyed microfinancing directed at millions of poor women and left a very unhappy end