Although President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines treats all problems as nails and has only one tool, a hammer, he still has supporters.
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.
Cambodia Charges Environmentalists With Insulting King
Activists Sun Ratha, Ly Chandaravuth, and Yim Leanghy, were arrested last week for photographing rubbish flow into a municipal river.
Thailand Democracy Protesters Plan Return To Streets
Thailand’s protesters intend to return to the streets Thursday, restarting a pro-democracy movement slowed down by Covid-19 breakouts.
Rival Protests In Peru As Tensions Rise Over Vote
In Peru, supporters of Pedro Castillo want the election results upheld, while supporters of Keiko Fujimori want the vote invalidated.
Jordan’s Palace Drama Moves To The Courtroom
On Monday, a former top adviser to King Abdullah II and a royal relative pleaded not guilty to accusations of sedition and incitement.
In The New Hong Kong, Booksellers Walk Fine Line
Some independent booksellers defy Hong Kong’s new rules on freedom of expression. Others try to make sense of these new laws.
Ethiopia’s Historic Election Overshadowed By Crises
Ethiopia has heralded Monday’s general elections as a historic step towards democracy but the polls are overshadowed by crisis.
Prosecution Of Thailand Democracy Activists And Protesters
Thailand’s crackdown on activists has intensified. Protests over lese majeste laws sparked a recent wave of violence towards dissenters.
Vietnam Introduces National Social Media Guidelines
New social media guidelines in Vietnam urge people to express positive things about the state. The rules enforce government control.
Democracy Is The Only Path To Social Harmony
The co-option and integration of “minority rights” that spans all social spheres is an inextricable component of socially progressive countries.