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Libya articles on Democracy Chronicles

The 2011 uprising created more space for democracy in Libya but civil war and militarism have over taken democracy in almost all areas of the country. Under the regime of Mu’ammar al-Qadhafi, political parties were illegal, and all political activity was strictly monitored. Also see our section on World Democracy and our articles on the Arab Spring.

Advancing democracy – a resilient element of U.S. foreign policy?

By DC Editors - August 31, 2019 Leave a Comment

Advancing democracy – a resilient element of U.S. foreign policy?

Is democracy promotion a core element of America’s foreign policy identity? Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice believes so.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Afghanistan, Asia, Democracy Charity, Iraq, Libya, Middle East

“Eritrean Irony”: Youth Prefer Death at Sea to Freedoms Curtailed at Home

By DC Editors - August 12, 2019 Leave a Comment

"Eritrean Irony": Youth Prefer Death at Sea to Freedoms Curtailed at Home

The “eritrean irony” is that after a costly freedom war, it instead sank into tyranny and its youth now prefer death at sea than freedoms curtailed at home.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Italy, Libya

Slain Journalist Mohamed Ben Khalifa Captured Libya’s Turmoil

By DC Editors - January 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Slain Journalist Mohamed Ben Khalifa

Slain journalist Ben Khalifa, captured Libya’s turmoil as ferocious militias fight for control as well as humanitarian tragedy of waves of people fleeing.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Libya, Political Dissidents

Libya to Vote on New Constitution Before February

By DC Editors - December 8, 2018 Leave a Comment

Libya to Vote on New Constitution Before February

Chairman of Libya’s elections commission says the beleaguered North African nation will hold a referendum on a new constitution before the end of February.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Libya

Is Libya Ready for Elections?

By DC Editors - May 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

Libya Ready for Elections

Some analysts say conditions in war-scarred Libya are not conducive for a free and fair vote

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, France, Libya

Violence Throws Libya Election Plans Into Turmoil

By DC Editors - May 3, 2018 Leave a Comment

Libya Election Plans

Various Libyan factions are accusing each other of trying to postpone parliamentary and presidential elections

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Libya

French ex-President questioned in Libyan corruption probe

By DC Editors - March 21, 2018 Leave a Comment

French ex-President questioned

Claims are the former French president received funding for his 2007 election campaign from the Libyan dictator Gaddafi

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, France, Libya, Worldwide Corruption

The Woman Who Saved Thousands Of Eritrean Refugees

By DC Editors - June 8, 2017 Leave a Comment

Eritrean Refugees

Journalist and Eritrean refugee rights activist Meron Estefanos has a huge impact on Eritrean exiles

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Charity, Eritrea, Journalism and Free Speech, Libya, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Efforts Taken to Avoid a Civil War in Libya

By Hassan Elhage - June 4, 2017 Leave a Comment

Civil War in Libya

Despite efforts by the Libyan and American governments, Libyans themselves must engage in a movement towards solidarity to ensure a civil war is avoided—which would ultimately enable terrorism and deepen economic trouble.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Libya, United Nations

UNICEF to Address the Increase in Unaccompanied Refugee Children

By Hassan Elhage - May 21, 2017 Leave a Comment

Increase in Unaccompanied Refugee Children

As of 2016, there are 300,000 unaccompanied child refugees and separated children globally, which is 66,000 more than in 2010 and a five-fold increase over the last seven years.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Italy, Libya, Mexico, Political Exiles, United Nations, Worldwide

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