Zimbabwe’s civil society is dissatisfied with a new law giving the President broad political power including judiciary appointments.
Democracy News Headlines
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Slovenian Protesters Rally Against ‘Degradation Of Democracy’
Thousands of Slovenians are protesting the erosion of democracy under the government of the right-wing Prime Minister Janez Jansa.
Would People in Mainland China Choose Democracy If They Could?
How much do people in non-democratic countries like China want to live in a democracy during, and possibly after, the pandemic?
Why Is China’s Xi Jinping So Afraid Of Hong Kong?
Xi Jinping has unleashed a flurry of measures to crackdown Hong Kong’s democracy protests which rather expose his fear of the city.
Two Thai Democracy Activists Granted Bail By Court
Two pro-democracy activists imprisoned on charges of breaching Thailand’s stringent royal defamation law were granted bail on Friday.
Myanmar’s Urban Poor Vow To Fight On For Democracy
The people of Myanmar are steadily fighting the military junta and Myanmar’s urban poor have vowed to fight for democracy.
Bolsonaro Says Brazil Military Can Take The Streets
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said if he orders the military to take to the streets to restore order, “the order will be followed.”
Is Tunisia’s Democracy In Danger?
Tunisia is mired in a protracted political impasse, with rising tensions and fears for its future and the Arab world’s democratic values.
Russia Crisis As Navalny Supporters Arrested En Masse
At least 1,700 were arrested and excessive force was used by Russian authorities in a crackdown on supporters of Alexei Navalny.
Middle East-North Africa Most Dangerous For Journalists
A new report shows that countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region remain the “most dangerous for journalists.”