President Erdoğan filed a complaint on Tuesday, February 8, when Kabaş was in custody awaiting trial on the criminal insult accusation.
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.
Africa Reaps Democratic Dividend, Despite Coups
The wave of coups in West Africa gives the impression of failing democratization but there is much underreported progress in Africa.
China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril
A Tibetan monk has been jailed by Chinese officials, and it appears that little is being done to address the monk’s failing health.
Algeria Authorities Target Political Parties In Clampdown
Algerian authorities have suspended one political party and threatened two others with the same fate in the last month alone.
Putin’s Superyacht Left Germany Amid Sanction Warnings
Putin’s yacht has been moved from German port even before finishing repairs allegedly over fears of sanctions if Russia attacks Ukraine.
Russia’s Leading Human Rights Organizations Resist Dissolution
International Memorial Society, one of Russia’s oldest human rights NGOs, was recently shut down by authorities by is resisting closure.
Uganda: Ensure Justice For Detained, Tortured Author
HRW urges Ugandan authorities to investigate reports of torture of exiled satirical writer and government critic Kakwenza Rukirabashaija.
Azerbaijan Media Law Increases Restrictions On The Press
The President signed the “On Media” law Tuesday, which replaces previous regulations while tightening restrictions on the press.
Less Than Half The World Lives In A Democracy
Less than half of the global population lives in a democracy – a strong decline from 2020 (49.4%), according to EIU’s Democracy Index.
African Union Condemns ‘Wave’ Of Military Coups
Military coups are making a comeback in Africa. The 35th Heads of State Summit of the AU condemned the new wave in West Africa.