Impoverished Cambodia protests with opposition together calling for democratic elections
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Burma Frees New Political Prisoners Group
Transition away from dictatorship continues apace as Burma frees new political prisoner wave
Bhutan Kingdom Making Progress to Democracy
Ancient and isolated Bhutan Kingdom continues unique attempt at democracy transition
Top Pakistan Candidate Ashraf to Run After Winning Case
Elections will prove crucial to finding peace in nation as top Pakistan candidate Ashraf enters
Clampdown on China Muslim and Tibetan Minorities
Dictatorship accused of renewed mass violence in repression of China Muslim and Tibetan minorities
EU Lifts Economic Sanctions on Myanmar
Nation’s democracy reforms bring new access to economies of democratic world including recent lifting of economic sanctions on Myanmar as it emerges anew
Pakistan Transgender Candidates Run for Election
With immense personal bravery, generation of Pakistan transgender candidates try to enter nation’s turbulent politics by running for general election win
Dictatorship’s Latest Chinese Media Blackout Rules
Orwellian controls on communication that comprise Chinese media blackout rules are stability threat
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi Calls For Japan Aid
Suu Kyi calls For Japan aid from economic giant with strong Asian democracy offering Myanmar much
Pakistan Cricket Superstar Rallies Voters
Famous Pakistan cricket superstar Afridi rallies population to participate in elections