Peru became infamous April 11, 2021: it garnered more blank and null votes than votes received by any one presidential candidate.
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.
Belarus Editor Arrested Amid Crackdown On Journalists
The chief editor of a popular internet news site in one of Belarus’ largest cities was detained and his home searched by authorities.
Myanmar Activists Hold Flash Mob Protest Against Military
On Thursday, some 400 activists marched through downtown Yangon, Myanmar, in one of the biggest anti-junta protest since February.
Somaliland Vote Highlights Progress In Breakaway Region
Somaliland will vote in parliamentary and local elections Monday, highlighting progress in the semi-autonomous region of Somalia.
On Fixing Pakistan’s Creaky Democracy
Fixing Pakistan’s creaky democracy needs being guided by Western parliamentary democracies not only in form but also in substance.
Stage-Managed Presidential Race Harms Iranian People
Iran’s elections are stage-managed. June 18 will see Iranians vote for a new president in an election that is set to be restricted.
Hong Kong’s ‘Grandma Wong’ Arrested For Tiananmen Protest
A 65-year-old democratic activist known as “Grandma Wong” was arrested by Hong Kong police while staging a lone anti-China rally.
North Korea Gives Details On Its Orphan Labor Program
Hundreds of children “with wisdom and courage in their prime” have volunteered to work for the state, North Korean media said.
Belarus’s Hijacking Is A Sign Of Weakness
Was Belarus’s state hijacking of a plane last Sunday to arrest a dissident a show of force by President Lukashenko or an act of desperation?
Elections And Covid-19 In Latin American
South America’s electoral future, nationally and regionally, depends on how it handles the impact of COVID-19 on its political landscape.