Torture and extrajudicial killing, even if those concerned are suspected terrorists, go contrary to the rule of law vital to democracy.
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.
The damage deep-fakes inflict on democracy
Deep-fakes have changed the global information landscape, requiring more caution in how we treat information. They also inflict damage on democracy.
Will Putin make it to 2024?
Recent constitutional amendments in Russia pave the way for Putin’s re-election but now-happening political upheavals cast a shadow over a 2024 bid for him.
US Should Shun Autocrats, Re-Embrace Human Rights
The U.S. government has never been a consistent promoter of human rights — other interests were often prioritized — but when it did act, it could be powerful.
Ideology is Iranian regime’s raison d’être
“Anti-Americanism lies at the core of [Iran’s] state ideology, which casts [it] as the defender of Muslims against an expansionist, [USA], (Wang Xiyue).
VOA Interview: Belarus Opposition Leader Tsikhanouskaya
In protests against Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko, Europe’s last dictator, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has been a prominent figure. VOA interviewed her.
Belarus Revokes Accreditation of at Least 17 Journalists Covering Post-Election Turmoil
Belarus has continued its repression of pro-democracy protests. Some 17 journalists covering the protests have seen their accreditations revoked.
7 Countries Urge Zimbabwe to Allow Freedom of Opinion, Stop Corruption
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, UK and USA have urged the Zimbabwean Government to stop repression and corruption.
The terrible déjà vu of the Navalny poisoning
Although suspected of being involved, the Russian government has launched a probe into the alleged poisoning of prominent politician Alexei Navalny.
Tens of Thousands Rally in Belarus, Call for Lukashenko to Resign
Alexander Lukashenko has been the President of Belarus since 1994. The political opposition has stepped up protests for his resignation.