World fresh water supply predicted to be stressed as population explodes and privatization bites
International Democracy articles
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Dictatorship Thugs Attack Russia Rights Activists
Civil society group say thugs attack Russia rights activist colleagues leaving them beaten and even arrested as nation continues spiral into dictatorship
Ruling Party in Has New South African Political Competition
ANP has new South African political competition from organization of famed anti-apartheid activist
Tear Gas, Water Cannon and Occupy Turkey Clashes
Plenty of interesting new information and vivid pictures from police use of water cannon and Occupy Turkey protesters
1.25 Million Take Part in Brazil Protests
Unprecedented mass protests against government enrapture developing giant as over million take part in Brazil protest
Brazil and Turkey Reflect Differing Views of Protest
Strength of Brazil’s democracy contrasts with Turkey’s political violence in protests – Comparison of Brazil and Turkey democracies on display?
Turkey Protests Continue as Germany Scolds PM
Germany slams PM over violent response to peaceful movement as action in Turkey protests continue
Iraq Sunni Provinces Vote Amid Rising Violence
Day finishes in two majority Iraq Sunni provinces vote seen as crucial to broader peace in nation
Ruling Awaited in Case Against Tunisia Feminist Activists
New trial and case against Tunisia feminist activists tests boundaries in post-Arab Spring nation
Turkey Mass Silent Protests Follow Crackdown Violence
Citizens in major cities hold Turkey mass silent protests after large shock of government violence