Dictatorship holds many political prisoners, but freed Iran dissident vows activism raising hope
International Democracy articles
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Angola Youth Groups to Protest Dictatorship
Coalition of Angola youth groups plan to protest for democracy capital despite violence threat
New Crisis in Bahrain After Opposition Arrest
Shiite majority calls off negotiations with government after arrest of opposition head in crisis in Bahrain
Monks Call for Peace With Burma Muslims
Few have more influence than monks from Saffron Revolution now seeking peace with Burma Muslims
Dead Economy for Palestinians Under Occupation
Dead economy for Palestinians limps along as Israeli siege remains as barrier to any advancement
Cuba Musician Defies Censors to Call for Democracy
Famous Cuba musician Roberto Carcasses uses time on state run tv to launch call for democracy – Cuba Musician Defies Censors for Democracy Call!
Leading Iran Democracy Dissidents Gain Freedom
Leading Iran democracy dissident release highly important sign of potential thawing in repression
Syria Civil Rights Advocates Endure War Chaos
Syria civil rights advocates battle against war chaos aiding civilians caught in constant fighting
Freed Myanmar Dissidents Fight to Restart Lives
Freed Myanmar Dissidents released from prison, generation of political activists must restart shattered lives
China Democracy Activist Sun Wenguang is Last of Kind
Fighting for China for 50 years, democracy activist Sun Wenguang remains committed to elections