In the past there have been efforts to implement term limits for Israeli Prime Ministers. There is a fresh push to create these term limits.
Democracy News Headlines
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Palestinians Making Preparations For First Election In 15 Years
Saturday, Palestinians continued preparations for first parliamentary elections in 15 years, opening registration offices for candidates.
Bangladesh: Backtracking On The Aspirations For Democracy
Bangladesh’s democratic hopes are unfulfilled 50 years after independence. In fact, a few years after gaining self-rule, the dreams faded.
Thai Police Raid Printing House Over Pro-Democracy Book
On Saturday, police raided a Thai printing house and seized a contentious book written by a popular pro-democracy figure.
Spain’s Messy Multiparty Democracy Is Better Than Alternatives
The rise of new parties on the left, right and center has created new opportunities in Spain. Of interest is left-wing politicking.
Turkish Police Detain Dozens Of Pro-Kurdish Party Officials
Turkish police detained several members of the pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) Friday as prosecutors move to ban the party
Congo-Brazzaville Elections: A Predetermined Outcome?
One of the candidates in Congo-Brazzaville elections this year is incumbent Sassou-Nguesso who is running for a 4th term in a row.
How Yemen’s Old Order Snuffed Out the Country’s Arab Spring
Ten years ago, Yemenis called for change but the old guard and foreign power’s backlash crushed those hopes giving Yemen war instead.
Hong Kong’s Opposition Have Become Political Prisoners
In recent years and months Hong Kong has seen unyielding democracy protests. But the leaders have also become political prisoners.
Somali Journalist Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison By Military Court
With neither lawyer nor family present, Somalia’s autonomous Puntland state sentenced journalist Kilwe Adan Farah to 3 years in jail.