Bangladesh authorities have arrested hundreds, including children, for using social media to express displeasure with government.
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.
North Korean Defector Jihyun Park Seeks British Election Win
Jihyun Park, who was left to die outside a North Korean labor camp 16 years ago, would make history if she wins office in local elections.
The Tools Used by Ruling Parties to Restrain West African Democracy
As is the case in many other African states, ruling parties in West Africa are mounting various barriers for opponents running for office.
Libya’s New Government Should Put Rights And Democracy First
There is a new Government of National Unity (GNU) in Libya. The stakes are human rights, and free and fair elections in December 2021.
China Erasing H&M From Internet Amid Xinjiang Backlash
China is erasing H&M from the internet as part of its backlash against any businesses or individuals critiquing its actions in Xinjiang.
Hundreds arrested in Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protest
Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protests were repressed as the Lukashenko regime enforces crackdown on the country’s pro-democracy swell.
Would Canadian Citizenship Free Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi?
If dissident Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is granted Canadian citizenship it would offer him new legal rights in his home country.
Dissident Navalny Says He Is Being ‘Tortured’ In Russian Prison
A lawyer for Russian opposition leader, Alexei Navalny, said the imprisoned Kremlin critic told her that he had been tortured in prison.
Democracy Game Theory for Pakistan
Democracy game theory describes functioning of Pakistan’s democracy. The stakes are higher than representative democracy.
Reimagining Protection for Human Rights Defenders
The world revolves around human rights defenders. They’re the driving forces behind progress; their liberty foreshadows greater liberty.