The Belarusian National Assembly’s Council of the Republic adopted three new laws on April 21, further restricting basic freedoms.
International Democracy articles
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Joint Call For Release Of Saudi Human Rights Defenders
A year after the death of imprisoned Saudi activist Abdullah al-Hamid, NGOs call for accountability and release of rights defenders.
Worrying Arrest Of Algerian Journalist Rabah Karèche
Police in the Algerian city of Tamanrasset arrested journalist Rabah Karèche April 18 after he replied to a summons for questioning.
Chad opposition rejects transition military council
Chad’s civil society and opposition have rejected the creation of a Transitional Military Council led by the late Idriss Deby’s son.
Gen Z And The Battle For Democracy In Myanmar
Generation Z has been at the forefront of the struggle for democracy in Myanmar, both within the country and internationally.
Free Unjustly Detained Thailand Democracy Activists!
Two students of Thailand’s Thammasat University have been on hunger strike over pre-trial detention on lese majeste charges.
Russia Planning Ban On Groups Linked To Navalny
Moscow’s prosecutor’s office is seeking a court ruling banning some groups linked to Putin critic Alexey Navalny, declaring them “extremist”.
How Media Rules Empower India To Censor Online News
Indian online news sites are on edge after the state issued news rules in February that put them under oversight and censorship.
How Tunisia Managed The Democratic Transition
Out of Egypt, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Bahrain and Tunisia, six Arab Spring countries, only Tunisia has successfully transitioned to democracy.
Chadian President Idriss Deby dies on the frontline
Chadian President Idriss Deby has died on the frontline. Elected for a 6th term April 11, Deby was wounded in combat with rebels.