Demonstrators clashed with police while trying to storm parliament after thousands gathered to protest soaring inflation and corruption.
Democracy News Headlines
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North Korea Teens Executed For Watching K-Drama
Two high school students have been put to death by the North Korean government for watching American and South Korean films.
Iranian Protesters Call For Three-Day Strike As Pressure On Regime Builds
The Iranian State media has denied claims that the “morality police” were shut down as a result of the killing of Mahsa Amini.
Study Shows ‘Large-Scale Abandonment’ Of Australia’s Major Parties
In 1967, three out of four voters said they consistently backed the same party, but by 2022, this number had fallen to just over one in three.
Freedom Of Speech ‘Doesn’t Exist’ In Venezuela
Venezuela used to be one of the most progressive democracies in Latin America, today there is no room for opinions that differ from those of the government.
Key Iran Labor Sectors Launch Major Strikes
More than three months into anti-state protests across Iran that state security forces have been unable to crush despite the use of lethal force.
Can Xi Sap Momentum Of China’s ‘Black Swan’ Protests?
China’s vast security apparatus has moved swiftly to smother mass protests that swept the country, with police patrolling streets.
Chinese Users Play Cat-And-Mouse With Censors Amid Protests
Chinese protesters calling for the removal of COVID-19 restrictions have resorted to playing cat-and-mouse on the internet with authorities.
Sheep Flocks Elect Temporary Leaders To Guide Them While Moving
The collective behavior of sheep in a flock follows a self-organizing principle which human society can learn from to improve governance.
Iran Arrests Protest-Supporting Footballer Voria Ghafouri
Iranian security forces have arrested popular football player Voria Ghafouri on charges of “tarnishing the reputation of the national team”.