Sudan’s pro-democracy leaders vowed to press campaign of civil disobedience until ruling military ousted and killers of protesters are brought to justice.
Democracy News Headlines
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Malawi Protesters Clash with Police as Election Results Challenged
Malawi police used tear gas Thursday to disperse supporters of the opposition Malawi Congress Party protesting President Peter Mutharika’s re-election.
Liberian Leader Tested by Mass Anti-Government Protest
Thousands of protesters gathered Monrovia, marking Liberia’s largest anti-government demonstration since George Weah became president in early 2018.
A Worrying Crackdown on Political Activists in Jordan
Jordanian authorities have increasingly targeted political and anti-corruption activists on charges that violate the right to free expression.
Report Reveals Equatorial Guinea Media Repression And Rights Violations
A new report has revealed the extent of repression of media and human rights in the central African nation of Equatorial Guinea.
Former Nigerian Dictator’s £210m Seized From Bank Account
The money was “derived through corruption” during the presidency of Sani Abacha in the 1990s, according to Jersey’s Civil Asset Recovery Fund.
New Forms of Media Repression in Authoritarian and Open Societies
In democracies and authoritarian states alike, leaders intent on consolidating power are finding new ways to repress independent journalism.
Interview With Freedom House Press Freedom Report Author
According to Sarah Repucci, the Senior Director for Research and Analysis for Freedom House, press freedom is deteriorating worldwide.
How Politics Pushes Cambodian Musicians Into Self-Censorship
Case illustrates a trend where the government’s attempts to intimidate and criminally charge Cambodians for expressing dissent has increased significantly.
China Blacks Out Tiananmen Coverage in Massive Media Lockdown
The Chinese government on Tuesday went to extraordinary lengths to blacks Out Tiananmen coverage in massive media lockdown.