Rohingya Muslims were excluded from vote for Burma’s new government but hope for new protections
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.
The Coming Trial of Angolan President Dos Santos
The Angolan President faces difficult decisions over the coming trial of 17 young protesters
Canadian Election Reforms Seek Proportional Representation
Will latest design of Canadian election reforms see an explosion of smaller parties in Parliament?
Cambodia Arrest Points to Declining Freedoms
Order for Cambodia arrest of opposition leader Sam Rainsy comes amid push for PM’s resignation
How Ugandan Social Media Impacts the Presidential Race
Candidates are learning how to utilize ubiquitous Ugandan social media to reach country’s voters
The Swiss Direct Democracy Example For Pakistan
What use is the unusual Swiss direct democracy model for giant developing nation of Pakistan?
Burmese National Reconciliation Meeting to Follow Elections
Victorious Aung Suu Kyi seeks Burmese national reconciliation meet with military representatives
On the Importance of African Local Elections
To continue democracy’s march across continent, focus on African local elections is essential
The Struggle and Death of Nigerian Hero Saro-Wiwa
Saro-Wiwa’s legacy and his life were used to free Nigeria from military rule and dictatorship
Jailing of Egyptian Journalist is Widely Condemned
Egyptian journalist Hossam Bahgat is widely admired for his investigative reporting on the military