Transition away from dictatorship continues apace as Burma frees new political prisoner wave
International Democracy articles
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Bhutan Kingdom Making Progress to Democracy
Ancient and isolated Bhutan Kingdom continues unique attempt at democracy transition
Paraguay’s Cartes to Lead Troubled Nation
Cartes to Lead as Paraguay President after convincing win gives strong mandate
Top Pakistan Candidate Ashraf to Run After Winning Case
Elections will prove crucial to finding peace in nation as top Pakistan candidate Ashraf enters
Bahrain F1 Set to Begin Midst Massive Protest
Yet more protests calling for democracy as Bahrain F1 divides nation on edge
Bahrain Democracy Protest Continue to Build
Bahrain democracy protest continue to build size and intensity during international racing event
Cuba Human Rights Groups Hold Conference
Dissidents talk of torture, repression and deaths of activists say Cuba human rights groups
Clampdown on China Muslim and Tibetan Minorities
Dictatorship accused of renewed mass violence in repression of China Muslim and Tibetan minorities
Opposition Nigeria Factions Unite Ahead of Vote
Giant opposition Nigeria factions unite to back single candidate for Presidential race vs Goodluck
EU Lifts Economic Sanctions on Myanmar
Nation’s democracy reforms bring new access to economies of democratic world including recent lifting of economic sanctions on Myanmar as it emerges anew