President Rousseff of Brazil offers referendum on far reaching reforms to placate protesters with concessions
International Democracy articles
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Talks Move Forward Despite Mozambique Violence
Despite Mozambique Violence: Much of Mozambique in fear as violence continues despite Mozambique talks
Sudan Dictatorship’s Hidden War Adds to Nation’s Misery
Extreme violence and civilian casualties characterize Sudan dictatorship’s hidden war in the south
Brazil Protests Bring Government Officials to Talks
One million marchers calling for better services have been promised talks with government after Brazil protests
How Social Media Brought One Million to Brazil Protest
Brazil protest movement across all regions of country was organized largely on social media
Indigenous Tribes Need International Protections in Contracts
World’s indigenous tribes need international protections, coordination in consultations and contracts with government
Privatization Threatens World Fresh Water Supply
World fresh water supply predicted to be stressed as population explodes and privatization bites
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