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International Democracy articles
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Thai Democracy Activists March Against Government
On Thursday, pro-democracy demonstrators took to the streets of Thailand’s capital to resume calls for the government’s resignation.
Rise Of Billionaire Power In India Threatens Democracy
The rise of billionaire power in India poses a threat to the country’s democracy, which is an often overlooked facet of this trend.
China Steps Up Use Of Secret Detention Without Trial
China has increased its use of secret detention without trial, resulting in one of the world’s most extensive forced disappearance programs.
International Criticism Of Nicaragua Crackdown Grows
After another night of arrests in Managua, international criticism of Nicaragua’s government led by Daniel Ortega escalated on Tuesday.
Thai University Hazing Rituals Foster Authoritarianism
Hazing is a decades-long practice to initiate first year students in Thailand. However, critics say the practice fosters authoritarianism.
Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Paper Apple Daily Announces Closure
Apple Daily, Hong Kong’s leading pro-democracy newspaper, has announced its closure, a setback to the city’s media freedom.
Rodrigo Duterte Undoes Democracy In Philippines
Although President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines treats all problems as nails and has only one tool, a hammer, he still has supporters.
Cambodia Charges Environmentalists With Insulting King
Activists Sun Ratha, Ly Chandaravuth, and Yim Leanghy, were arrested last week for photographing rubbish flow into a municipal river.
Thailand Democracy Protesters Plan Return To Streets
Thailand’s protesters intend to return to the streets Thursday, restarting a pro-democracy movement slowed down by Covid-19 breakouts.