Chinese authorities should immediately release Tibetan monks and other peaceful critics arbitrarily imprisoned since 2008 protests across Tibetan plateau.
Democracy News Headlines
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India’s Election Commission Rejects Ballot Tampering Claims
India’s Election Commission rejected opposition fears of possible tampering of electronic voting machines ahead of the counting of votes Thursday.
Clashes in Jakarta in Wake of President Joko’s Reelection
Indonesian President Joko says he will not tolerate anyone disturbing the country’s democratic process, after deadly clashes .
What if Equatorial Guinea Kept Its Promises on Human Rights?
Imagine if the government respected the right of all Equatorial Guineans to express themselves freely, instead of harassing, beating, or arresting them.
Nicaragua Releases 100 Jailed Protesters to House Arrest
The Nicaraguan government released 100 prisoners to a form of house arrest Monday, including three human rights activists.
Bangladesh Government Blocks News Website in Fresh Blow to Media
Authorities have blocked access to popular news portal in what critics condemned as the latest blow to freedom of expression in the South Asian nation.
South Korea To Launch Blockchain-Based Citizen Card
The mayor of Seoul, Park Won-soon, has announced the city will launch blockchain and AI initiatives as part of its smart city implementation plan.
China’s New ‘Social Credit System’ Is A Dystopian Nightmare
Imagine calling a friend.Instead of hearing a ring tone you hear a police siren, and then a voice intoning, “Be careful in your dealings with this person.”
South Africa’s Zuma Seeks Dismissal Of Corruption Charges
Former South African president Jacob Zuma is in court Monday, fighting to have corruption charges stemming from a 1990s arms deal against him dismissed.
India Election Counting To Begin With Modi Poised For Victory
More than 600 million Indians will learn the outcome of the country’s six-week elections, as results are released progressively throughout the day.