Patterns in Georgian and Armenian democracy protests are indicators of both countries’ democratic tolerance and liberalization.
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.
Vietnam’s Great Debate Over Democracy
Vietnam has seen three decades of development but is now dealing with the effects of corruption resulting in the loss of state capital.
Future Of Algeria’s Hirak Democracy Movement In Balance
Algeria’s pro-democracy hirak is at the crossroads with concerns it has been infiltrated by a group linked to an outlawed Islamist party.
Why The World Turns a Blind Eye To Chad’s Dictator
When a dictatorial partner in the war on terror like Chad stages another controversial election, Western democracies turn a blind eye.
Experts Sound Alarm Over Uganda ‘Brutal’ Election Crackdown
Uganda’s 2021 electoral context has seen a brutal election crackdown. Some have been arrested, others tortured in state gulags.
Report Outlines How Internet Shutdowns Obstruct Journalism
Journalists will be unable to contact sources, fact-check, or file stories until after an event has occurred if internet access is blocked.
Kyrgyzstan Moves To Adopt Constitution With Presidential System
Preliminary results show that voters in Kyrgyzstan adopted a new constitution in a referendum that extends the president’s powers.
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Jailed
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong pro-democracy protester, was sentenced to four months in prison today for “unauthorized assembly”.
Chinese Democracy Activist Dies “Mysteriously” in Detention
Guo Hongwei, a human rights defender, died April 9, 2021, while completing his prison term. Relatives say he did not die of natural causes.
Victims of Sudan Crackdown On Protests Await Justice
Two years after al-Bashir was removed from power in Sudan, the victims of his crackdown on democracy protests still await justice.