On Wednesday, Vladimir Putin reminded Russians that the moment would come to designate his potential successor in the Kremlin.
Democracy News Headlines
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Hong Kong Democracy Activist Still Pushing for Change
China has emptied Hong Kong of its democratic content. However, pockets of resistance exist and many are still pushing for change.
Chinese Students In Australia Threatened By Beijing
Pro-democracy Chinese students in Australia have been tracked, harassed, and intimidated by China’s government and sympathizers.
Russian Police Raid Investigative Journalists’ Homes
On Tuesday, Russian police raided the homes of three investigative journalists who work for the independent news organization Proekt.
Latin America Is Slipping Back Into Strongman Rule
Few Americans are aware of an ominous trend: Latin America’s long decline of democracy is threatening to turn into an autocratic avalanche.
Anti-Monarchy Protests In Eswatini Turn Violent
Anti-monarchy protests in Eswatini have gotten violent, prompting authorities to impose a harsh curfew in Africa’s only absolute monarchy.
Some Still Hope For Democracy In Hong Kong
China’s has intensified its crackdown on democracy activists in Hong Kong. However, some still hope that democracy can prevail.
Jailed Belarus Journalist Moved To House Arrest
The Belarusian journalist and his Russian girlfriend who were pulled off a flight that was diverted to Minsk are under house arrest.
France’s Young Voters Turned Off By Key Election
Nearly 90% of France’s youngest voters did not turn out to vote in the first round of the regional elections held last Sunday.
Egypt Targets TikTokers And Digital Dissidents
There is a contradiction between Egypt’s rapid development of the digital economy and state control of the media, with arrests of tiktokers.