On February 19, 2009, Yirgalem, a poet and journalist and her colleagues were ordered to an impromptu meeting that led to arrest of about 30 Journalists.
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.
Sudan Protesters Rally Against Arab Interference
Demonstrators direct anger towards Arab interference as they gathered outside Egyptian Embassy Khartoum Thursday, calling for an end to such interference.
Surge in Myanmar Arrests for Critical Political Speech
Myanmar’s authorities have in recent weeks engaged in a series of arrests of peaceful critics of the army and government, Human Rights Watch said today.
Turkish Political Cartoonist Musa Kart Returned To Prison
CRNI is saddened to report that past winner of our Courage in Editorial Cartooning Award Musa Kart is once again a prisoner in Turkey this evening.
Peaceful Kazakhstan Political Expression Should Not Be Suppressed
Freedom House calls for immediate release of jailed activists and urges government of Kazakhstan to allow citizens freely express their political.
Egyptian Woman Brutalized in Arab Spring Continues Rights Campaign
When protests began in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, Hend Nafea was a college student in Banha, north of Cairo. As Youth demanded an end to Hosni’s rule.
Police Use Water Cannons on Protesting Moroccan Teachers
Moroccan police used water cannons Thursday to disperse thousands of young protesting teachers in Rabat, according to witnesses and a video posted online.
Tunisian Police Switch off Broadcasts of Private TV Station
Tunisian police stormed the offices of a private television station and cut it off the air on Thursday over accusations it had breached broadcasting rules.
Algeria Takes Action Against Corruption, Questions Tycoons
Algerian authorities are embarking on a “Clean Hands” campaign aimed at rooting out corruption that has been linked to top tycoons.
In Sudan, Tens of Thousands March for Civilian Rule
In Sudan, tens of thousands march for civilian rule even though the TMC and opposition groups agreed to form a committee to resolve disagreements.