Fighting for China for 50 years, democracy activist Sun Wenguang remains committed to elections
Asia articles on Democracy Chronicles
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The Crisis of Democracy in Hong Kong
2017 election will be huge first but will it be free and fair? A Crisis of Democracy in Hong Kong
Pakistan’s Malala Wins Human Rights Award
Malala wins human rights award as Pakistan’s leading voice for women’s education amid violence
Heroic Work at Burma Muslim Hospital is Sign of Hope
A Burma Muslim Hospital focusing on repressed minority is seen by many as sign of hope for a democratic and pluralistic society despite ethnic violence
Burma’s Suu Kyi Meets Dalai Lama in Prague
Myanmar opposition leader Aung Suu Kyi meets Dalai Lama in consultation over democracy activism
War-Weary Afghans Begin Election Campaign
Trillion dollar American war faces crucial test leading to next year’s elections amid war-weary Afghans
Sri Lanka’s Tamils Hold Hope for Benefits From Elections
Sri Lanka’s Tamils hold hope that peaceful and honest elections can heal some scars of war
Cambodia Unrest Follows Fraud in Election
Cambodia unrest is led by popular opposition that has kept up constant protest since elections widely considered to have been rigged
India’s Opposition Debate Modi for PM Candidate
Major opposition grouping of conservative Hindu nationalists debate Modi for PM candidate pick
Blind Lawyer of China Guangcheng Discusses Persecution
Blind lawyer Che Guangcheng discusses persecution and fight for China family battling repression