One of the leaders of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement was being administered an intravenous fluid drip in prison.
Democracy News Headlines
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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.
Kazakhstan Journalist Utepova Tried Over Political Coverage
Authorities in Kazakhstan have prosecuted a prominent journalist over bogus charges of taking part in proscribed political movement.
Why Are Foreign Journalists Fleeing China?
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China said that at least 20 journalists have been expelled or forced to leave China since last year.
The Weaknesses Of Democracy In Iceland
In a group of 167 countries, the Economist Intelligence Unit fails the mark again, giving Iceland democracy score 2nd only to Norway.
Democracy Is Sliding Backwards In Southeast Asia
The demo-optimism from five years ago in Southeast Asia is dimming as democracy is, in turn, rapidly backsliding in the region.
Russia Passes Law Letting Putin Run For President Twice More
Russia has enacted a new law that will let Vladimir Putin to run again for the presidency twice. Putin has been in power since 2000.
Russia’s Navalny On Hunger Strike To Protest Prison Treatment
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny declared Wednesday he had begun hunger strike to protest ill-treatment by authorities.
Belarus Detains At Least 16 Journalists Over Protest Coverage
News sources say that Belarusian authorities arrested at least 16 journalists and fined at least three others between March 18 and 27.