The Thais are not giving up the fight against lèse-majesté laws. They returned to the streets to protest, facing off police.
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.
Saudi Women’s Rights Defenders Released, But Not Free
Saudi women’s rights activist Loujain al-Hathloul was released from jail a week ago after 1001 days in detention but risks returning to prison.
Russia: Navalny supporters hold Valentine’s Day protests
To avoid arrest, Nalvany supporters protested on Valentine’s day by posting photos on social media with the hashtag #LoveIsStrongerThanFear.
Myanmar: Doctors arrested for Joining civil disobedience
Following the February 1 coup medical doctors in Myanmar joined a civil disobedience campaign. The army arrested many of the MDs as part of its crackdown.
Myanmar: post-coup military deployment across cities
On February 1, 2021, the army plotted a coup in Myanmar. In response to anti-coup protests it deployed armored vehicles across cities.
Inquiry into Prominent DR Congo Activist’s Murder Needed
Government should reopen its investigation into the 2010 double murder of the leading human rights defender Floribert Chebeya and his driver.
Is Somalia’s Clan System Undermining Democracy?
Complicating matters is the country’s unique electoral system which has long centered around a clan-based model.
Building conditions for transition in Venezuela
Democracy remains challenged in Venezuela under Nicolas Maduro. A new perspective examines the conditions for democratic transition in the country.
Uzbekistan: Blogger Held on Dubious Extortion Charge
Otabek Sattoriy an outspoken blogger in Uzbekistan faces 10 years in prison in a dubious extortion case brought by authorities.
Constitutional implications of Myanmar’s Coup on 1 February 2021
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s army plotted a coup on grounds of election fraud. The coup has constitutional implications for the country.