An unprecedented shutdown of mobile data across swathes of Myanmar’s restive Rakhine blocking villagers from internet where the army is accused of abuses.
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.
What Has The Bigger Impact – Elections Or Protests?
Recent events, from Sudan and Algeria to Hong Kong, are the latest indication that political protests have increased in both frequency and size.
Worrying Attack on Journalists in Central African Republic
More than 70 percent of the country remains in the control of armed groups and a fragile peace accord is being tested by recent killings in the northwest.
Iran’s Women Rights Defenders Ailing In Solitary Confinement
GCHR is concerned for the health of imprisoned women human rights defenders in Iran including several who are ill or who have been on hunger strike.
Tanzania Lawmakers Urged To Revise Proposed Law On Free Speech
CPJ urges Tanzanian lawmakers to revise a set of proposed legislative amendments, some of which would pose undue restrictions on freedom of expression.
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Venezuela to Free Jailed Dissidents
U.N. Human Rights chief Michelle urges Venezuelan government to free hundreds of jailed dissidents who were arrested for participating in peaceful protests.
Opposition Candidate Wins Istanbul Mayoral Seat
Turkey’s opposition won decisively in the controversial re-vote in the Istanbul mayoral election. The victory is a significant defeat for President Erdogan .
6 Mauritanian Presidential Hopefuls Conclude Campaigns
All six have been traveling around the country, focusing on the capital city of Nouakchott, where a large portion of the country’s population is centered.
Combating Kleptocracy in Equatorial Guinea, A Case Study
New working paper authored by Tutu, executive director EG Justice, explores how civil society use international courts to pursue justice in kleptocracy.
In Ukraine, A Pattern Of Impunity For Violence Against Journalists
Vadym Komarov, a journalist, was attacked with a hammer in broad daylight in the center of the city. Komarov fell into a coma, dying 40 days later.