High profile pardons have left legions of Egyptian political prisoners behind to languish in jail
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.
Hong Kong University Hit by Democracy Protest Crackdown
China seems to be taking aim at Hong Kong University as revenge for role in democracy support
Difficulties in Confronting Intractable Malawi Corruption
Weak institutions to battle plague of Malawi corruption pose serious threat to good governance
Hong Kong Occupy Anniversary Marked With Rallies
Protesters refuse to give up fight for democracy during rallies on Hong Kong Occupy anniversary
VIDEO: Modi and Zuckerberg Discuss Future of Social Media
Indian Prime Minister Modi and Zuckerberg of Facebook discuss social media’s role in government
Congolese Protest Against Third Term For President
Furious Congolese protest President’s plan to stay in power after term ends with new constitution
French Digital Republic Plan Opens to Online Comment
Online consultation is being sought over latest plans to launch the first French Digital Republic
18-Year-Old Leading the Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution
Joshua Wong founded the organisation Scholarism kickstarting the Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution
Parties Want a More Proportional British Election System
Green Party and the anti-EU UK Independence Party seeking a much more proportional British vote
12 Nobel Peace Prize Winners Urge Release of Liu Xiabao
Obama urged to push China’s Xi to release jailed Nobel laureate Liu Xiabao and wife from prison