Cameroon authorities held 100+ detainees incommunicado and tortured several in facility in Yaoundé, from July 23 to August 4, 2019, Human Rights Watch.
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.
150 years of data proves autocrats are bad for the economy
Deference to autocratic rulers is not only a bad idea for democracy: It’s terrible for the economy, too, according to a new analysis.
At hinge in history, democracies need renewal to survive
Every generation is tempted to think that its challenges are unique. History teaches otherwise. Democracies can die — of that there should be no doubt.
Japan & South Korea should ‘lead the charge’ for democracy in Asia, but….
Japan and South Korea should lead charge for democracy in Asia, argues Hudson Institute analyst John Lee. Recent developments cast doubt on that prospect.
Why equality is one of the key ingredients for successful democracy
On what is needed for democracy to survive, a recent post from Democracy Digest suggests one of the key ingredients for successful democracy is equality.
‘Unprincipled cut-and-run’ would betray Afghanistan’s fragile democratic process
Does U.S. risk turning a chance for success in Afghanistan into a shameful failure? It could be dragged back into the conflict at a far greater cost.
Political undertones of trade war: will democracy prevail over dictatorship?
The Political undertones of the trade war between the USA and China are hinged on which will prevail, democracy or dictatorship.
Zimbabwe’s second largest city Bulawayo militarised to ensure no protests take place
Police, Soldiers Patrol Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo in a show of force that stopped the main opposition party from launching an anti-government protest.
A thrilling book on Zimbabwe’s Operation Restore Legacy published
U.S based author publishes thrilling book on Zimbabwe 2017 coup. “Two Weeks in November: the Astonishing Untold Story of the Operation that Toppled Mugabe”.
Australia: Inquiry into Rule Putting Older People at Risk
Australia’s parliament should scrap a new rule that allows nursing homes to overmedicate and restrain older people, a rights group in Australia said today.