The Algerian military junta’s strategy to discredit Algeria’s pro-democracy Hirak has been one conspiracy theory after another.
Democracy News Headlines
This Democracy News Headlines archive has all our headline articles about the United States and around the world. This is the most well stocked DC category by far with the best coverage of the struggle for democracy but check out World Democracy and our American democracy page for more in-depth information or just visit Democracy in Culture archive for some light news.
Chinese Propaganda Mocks Criticism Of Conditions In Xinjiang
A digital illustration by Chinese propaganda artist mocks Western governments, media, and companies for criticizing Xinjiang labor conditions.
Is Modi Working to Undermine India’s Online News Outlets?
In recent years, India’s PM, Narendra Modi, has cowed wide segments of India’s news media as part of a campaign against dissent.
Armenia Amendments Threaten Media and Freedom of Expression
Armenia’s parliament has adopted legal reforms that aim to limit freedom of expression by raising fines for defamation and insult.
Instability in Oil Nations Likely If World Addresses Climate Change
As the world transitions to low-carbon energy output, Algeria, Chad, Iraq, and Nigeria will be among the first to witness political instability.
People Can Differentiate Dictators And Elected Leaders Just From Pictures
An interesting new study has found out that people may identify an unfamiliar politician as an autocrat or a democratically elected leader.
From a success story, Montenegro’s Democracy Is In Danger
In the turbulent Balkan region, Montenegro was considered to be a success story. But now, Montenegro’s democracy is in danger.
5-Year-Old Among Almost 100 Killed in Myanmar Protests
This is just the latest example of the military authorities’ determination to kill their way out of nationwide resistance to the coup.
Outrage Follows Killing Of Disappeared Iraqi Activist’s Father
UN human rights experts expressed alarm at killing of father of disappeared human rights defender Ali Jasib Hattab Al Heliji.
Major Row Over Xinjiang Cotton Spreading
There is a row over Xinjiang cotton as clothing companies protest forced labor in Xinjiang to produce the cotton and China fights back.