A Vietnamese pro-democracy activist is in a hunger strike to have his sentence reduced from 16 to 5 years under the new penal code.
International Democracy articles
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Turkey Resumes its Crackdown on Student Protesters
Turkey has resumed crackdown on student protestors. The students say the appointment of rectors erodes academic freedoms.
Chilean Senate To Vote On Postponing Upcoming Elections
On Easter Sunday, April 4, Chile’s Senate will hold special session to vote on reform that will postpone upcoming general elections.
Scattered Protests Reveal A Deepening Crisis In Cuba
Cuba’s current leaders should see hunger strikes not as a threat but as a symptom of a deeper crisis, both economic and political.
Niger Inaugurates President In First Democratic Power Transfer
Niger has witnessed its first democratic power transfer since independence in 1960. President Mohamed Bazoum was sworn in Friday.
Myanmar Protesters Hold “Flower Protests” To Honor Dead
Myanmar citizens protesting the military coup of February 1, 2021, and the junta have held “flower protests” for those killed by the army.
Crowds March In Algieria In Weekly Pro-Democracy Protest
Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched peacefully in Algeria’s capital to support the Hirak pro-democracy movement.
Thai Protest Leader On Prison Hunger Strike Given IV Drip
One of the leaders of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement was being administered an intravenous fluid drip in prison.
Vietnam Crackdown on Independent Candidates Ahead of 2021 Vote
Vietnamese authorities are cracking down on independent election candidates and critical voices ahead of National Assembly elections.
How Iran Spreads Propaganda Through Films and TV
Iran’s theocracy has enforced its rule using means such as the military and law. It is also turning to film to spread propaganda.