On August 5, India’s Jammu and Kasmir autonomous status was revoked. Human Rights Watch has called for the respect of the civil liberties of its residents.
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.
Jaslyk Prison closure is a victory for Human Rights in Uzbekistan
Jaslyk prison planned closure offers hope that Uzbekistan is on the path to making serious improvements in its terrible record on human rights.
China’s rights abuses in Xinjiang a ‘bellwether for a shifting global order’
Recent events have stoked alarm among the sizeable Uighur diaspora in Turkey that the country is no longer the haven it has been for decades.
Exporting digital authoritarianism: How to build democratic resilience
As Russia, China, and other states advance influence through forms of digital authoritarianism, stronger responses are needed from the U.S.
Strengthening the democracy that undergirds Afghan state is not too late
While Afghanistan’s 2014 presidential elections were flawed, heavy voter turnout demonstrated that Afghan citizens preferred democracy over Taliban rule.
A romance not too comfortable: Trump to invite Putin to next G7 summit
Amidst row, President Trump says he would “certainly” invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend next year’s Group of Seven (G-7) summit .
Trump takes topsy-turvy show to international stage
President Trump brought his tumultuous style of governing to the world stage over the weekend, offering a steady stream of vacillating statements.
Trump on North Korea projectile launches: “Kim likes testing missiles”
On the recent North Korea projectile launches Trump simply said Kim likes testing missiles, arguing that the Dictator did not violate any pacts with him.
Myanmar: Crimes Against Rohingya Go Unpunished
In Myanmar there are widespread crimes going on against Rohingya muslims. The government should stop obstructing international efforts to investigate them.
Zimbabwe Police Arrest 10 Union Officials As Clampdown Deepens
Zimbabwe police arrested 10 union officials on Friday as they tried to petition the finance minister over low pay for teachers.