Navalny’s team has released a mammoth investigation into Vladimir Putin’s wealth, including a £1bn palace on the Black Sea.
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 Spectre of Violent Repression Looming Over Haiti
Increasing political tensions in Haiti coupled with insecurity could result in protests followed by violent crackdowns by authorities
Libyan Sides Agree to Hold Constitutional Referendum This Year
A fresh round of talks will be held in Egypt next month in which the “road map for the referendum and elections” will be decided.
Digital Interference in Elections Is Widespread Worldwide
Freedom House is piloting a new research initiative to investigate the interplay between digital platforms and election integrity.
Report Reveals Bloody Purge of Egyptian Political Prisoners
187 out of the 222 defendants were subjected to enforced disappearance, 40 of them were subjected to torture and other cruel treatment.
Repressive Uganda Internet Restrictions Spiked Before Election
Voters also endured a mass internet shutdown despite pressure from the international community to refrain from such actions.
Russian Authorities Jail Poisoned Putin Critic Navalny
Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition politician, was detained for 30 days pending a court hearing.
Wikipedia: Democracy at Your Fingertips?
The lengthy production process and the fact that the content is checked by several people are ultimately an expression of a democratic self-image.
10 Years On, Taking Stock of Tunisian Democracy
Asking Tunisians what they thought of the perilous journey their country has made toward democracy—and what their hopes are for the future.
Hong Kong Human Rights Groups Condemn Mass Arrests
This is a wholesale attack on democracy in Hong Kong, and a criminalization of freedom of expression, freedom of opinion, and freedom of association.