India’s corruption fighting transparency advocate and Chief Minister of Delhi Kejriwal’s transparency is unusually open already with steady release of information about his stomach bug
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Thein Sein Says All Burma Political Prisoners Released
End of era as final large group from dictatorship marking all Burma political prisoners released
Democracy Movement Risking Lives for Chinese People
Steady democracy protests by Southern Street Movement presses on risking lives for Chinese people
Corruption and Drugs Haunt Myanmar Democratization
Extreme corruption left by previous system and the use of drugs haunt Myanmar democratization and compound move to democracy in fragile situation
Maverick Kejriwal Takes Office in New Delhi
Maverick Kejriwal is sworn in as Chief Minister in India’s capital New Delhi in great speculation
Suu Kyi Adamant on Inclusion in Burma Presidental Vote
Despite difficulties now in the way, Burma’s Suu Kyi adamant on inclusion in Presidential election
Pakistan’s Bhutto Family Wants to Build Political Dynasty
Dynasty of Pakistan’s Bhutto Family set to expand with candidacies of next generation heirs
Workers Join Cambodia Democracy Protests
Capital city push gaining strength with support from garment workers announced as Cambodia democracy protest leaders seek public support
Kejriwal Becomes Head of Delhi Government
Newly founded party building steam as Kejriwal becomes head of Delhi government after deal
South Asia Democracy and Social Inequality Linked
South Asia democracy leading nations still face crippling inequality manifested in brutal poverty