A Hong Kong online news site said Sunday it would cease operations due to deteriorating press freedoms in the once democratic city.
Democracy News Headlines
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Mali Proposes 5-Year Election Delay To West African Bloc
Mali’s interim government under Colonel Assimi Goïta has proposed a five-year transition to democracy to its West African neighbors.
How Libya’s Fragile Unity Is Being Tested by Election
Libya’s postponement of a key presidential vote set for Dec. 24 was yet another example of the challenges it faces since Qaddafi’s fall.
Russia Labels Pussy Riot Members Foreign Agents
Two members of the popular poppunk activist group Pussy Riot have been listed as “foreign agents” by the Russian government.
Khashoggi Killers Living In ‘Seven-Star’ Villas
Suspects in the murder of renowned journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, are free and living in luxury accommodation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Tunisia Launches National Consultation On Reforms
Tunisia has announced a wide-ranging nationwide consultation process that would aid in the development of a new constitution.
TV Journalists Freed In Sudan After Mass Street Protests
Sudanese authorities disrupted phone lines and the internet, as well as the media, including Al-Arabiya, a satellite channel.
Happy New Year 2022
Democracy Chronicles wishes all its readers and writers a Happy and Prosperous New Year 2022.
Myanmar Jails Celebrities Who Supported Democracy Protests
A court in Myanmar has sentenced three prominent celebrities to three years in prison apiece for their roles in anti-coup rallies.
Hacking Marks Poland’s Crisis Of Democracy
In response to reports of the use of spyware against the opposition, Poland’s opposition leader has called for a parliamentary probe.