In power since 1990, Chad’s despot, Idriss Deby Itno, has stayed in power through repression and the help of the former colonial master, France.
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.
A Brief but Marvelous Moment of Free Expression in China
Thousands in mainland China flocked to an app, engaging in discussions with users from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Uyghur diaspora.
On Freedom Through Foot Voting
Expanding opportunities for both international and internal migration can greatly expand freedom and opportunity for millions of people.
China: End Escalating Persecution of Free Expression, Release Geng Xiaonan
Under Xi Jinping China stepped up repression of dissent. The latest victim is independent publisher, entrepreneur Geng Xiaonan.
Twitter Promises It Won’t Block India Journalists and Activists
The latest news on this front comes from a really interesting article by BuzzFeed News Reporter Pranav Dixit. Take a look at this excerpt: Twitter has told India’s government that it won’t restrict accounts belonging to journalists, activists, and politicians in India, despite receiving an order from the country’s federal government. It is, however, blocking […]
Belarus Journalists to Face Trial Over Protest Reporting
Authorities should immediately drop the absurd criminal charges against journalists Katsiaryna Andreyeva and Darya Chultsova.
Bangladesh Charges 3 Journalists Under New Digital Security Act
Years in prison for the charges of publishing false or offensive information and transmitting defamatory information.
How the Global Battle for Female Suffrage Influenced Switzerland
A great review of this subject comes from a really interesting article at Swissinfo, produced by the Swiss public broadcasting association. Take a look at this excerpt: In many countries across the globe, revolutions, international cooperation and participatory political rights all spurred the introduction of women’s suffrage. In Switzerland however men put up strong resistance […]
Thousands March for Justice in Sri Lanka, Despite Ban
Forced disappearances are common occurrence in Sri Lanka but families of victims are now demanding answers and justice from authorities.
Will Alexei Navalny Make Russia More Democratic?
Alexei Navalny has become a towering figure in Russian opposition politics. But after years of Putin’s despotism will he make Russia more democratic?