Prime Minister successfully changes rules to get third term and allow himself to stay in power
International Democracy articles
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Philippines Facebook Corruption Rally Draws Thousands
Nation sees major Philippines Facebook corruption rally against creeping inequity in government
Leading Russia Dissident Alexei Navalny Arrested Again
Constant pressure continues as Russia’s dissident Alexei Navalny arrested again in intimidation
China’s Censored Bo Xilai Trial Fails to Win Public
China’s censored Bo Xilai trial is well known farce to citizens wary of any claims of openness
Prague Spring Activists Arrested by Russia Dictatorship
Russia dictatorship arrests peaceful protesters marking 1968 Prague Spring in Moscow
China’s Bo Xilai Show Trial Borders on Bizarre
China’s Bo Xilai show trial of once mighty leader is true political theater put on by dictatorship
Corrupt India Olympics Officials Keep Jobs
Corrupt India Olympics officials oversaw massive graft in national committee but keep their jobs
Making of Election Law in Afghanistan
Election law in Afghanistan’s fragile system in big changes leading to crucially important vote
Tunisia Opposition Protests Prepares for New Stage
Government inaction as Tunisia opposition protests prepare to renew demand President leave power
Thousands Rally for Bahrain Democracy Movement
Arab Spring reignites as thousands call rally for Bahrain democracy peacefully in main cities