An environmental activist faces a show trial for his Facebook posts, as part of Vietnam’s continuing attack on freedom of expression.
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.
Mass Arrests of Opposition Members in Cameroon
At least 350 members and supporters of Cameroon’s main opposition party, including its vice president, were arrested across the country this weekend .
Chinese Dissident Badiucao Unmasks, Defying China’s Threats
Last we week we wrote about Badiucao’s inability to exhibit his work internationally and the subsequent challenges faced .
Sudanese Protesters Spurn General’s Call for Talks
Protest leaders in Sudan rejects a proposal to negotiate with military generals, saying call is insincere as security forces continue to target protesters.
Iran Sends Journalist to Notorious Prison, Jails Another for 2 Years
A day before rearrest, Iranian authorities used state television to broadcast a report in which the two confessed to having ties to foreign activists.
Uighur Activists Lobby for US Bill on Xinjiang Crackdown
Uighur rights advocates in the United States are ramping up efforts to persuade the U.S. Congress to pass a bill focusing on China’s growing persecution.
Reports: Kim Jong Un’s Sister Reappears in Public After Lengthy Absence
The younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reappeared in public for the first time in more than 50 days amid questions about her status.
Sri Lanka Muslim Government Leaders Resign Over Allegations
Some muslim politicians in Sri Lankan have resigned, giving room for government to investigate allegations on links to Islamic extremist militants.
Death Toll From Attack On Sudan Democracy Camp Reaches 100
Paramilitaries in Khartoum threw dozens of bodies into the Nile to try to hide the number of casualties inflicted during a dawn attack.
30 Years After Tiananmen, China Still Suspicious of Student-Labor Ties
Tuesday marked three decades since China’s ruling communist leaders launched a bloody crackdown on peaceful protesters in the capital of Beijing.