People the world over are welcoming 2020 in traditional new year celebrations. New Zealand and other Pacific islands were among the first to celebrate.
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.
Human Rights Watch: 10 good news stories for kids from 2019
HRW recognizes some of the positive things that have happened for children in the past year. Here are 10 good news stories for kids from 2019.
François Bozizé returns to the Central African Republic
Last week, former Central African Republic president Francois Bozizé returned to the country after more than six years in exile aiming to run in 2020 polls.
New Russian Weapon Can Travel 27 Times the Speed of Sound
A new intercontinental weapon that can fly 27 times the speed of sound became operational Friday, Russia’s defense minister reported to President Putin.
Latest Arrests Spawn Climate of Fear for Activists, Journalists in Tanzania
Rights groups say Tanzania’s government has reduced the democratic space in the country by arresting critics and shutting down news outlets.
Ivory Coast: Arrest Warrant Issued for Guillaume Soro
An arrest warrant has been issued for former leader rebel and one-time ADO ally Guillaume Soro who is also a candidate in next year’s presidential election.
Russia’s Murder, Inc.’s long, dark history
Russia and China are effectively employing the art of deceit, pairing up to undermine democracy through sharp power, a new report suggests.
African Govts Urged to Protect Human Rights Through Internet Freedom, Digital Integration
Congress member Karen Bass has introduced a resolution that calls on African governments to protect and promote human rights through internet freedom.
Top Human Rights News of the Decade
Ahead of 2020, Human Rights Watch revisits some of the human rights news stories that shaped… conversations over the past ten years.
Why democracy depends on the ‘deep state’
Like all modern democracies, the U.S. needs a deep state, because it is crucial to fighting corruption and upholding the rule of law,… Francis Fukuyama,