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Protests articles on Democracy Chronicles
Political protests are a human right, political right and civil liberty to come together and collectively express, promote, pursue and defend common interest. Today, pro-democracy protests are under threat. Also take a look at our articles on the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Turkey, and the Tea Party.
Sudanese Protesters Divided Over Barricade Removal Order
Arguments and physical tussles broke out among Sudanese protesters over the positioning of barricades surrounding a sit-in in the capital Khartoum.
Algeria Election May Be Postponed, Protests Continue
Algeria’s imminent presidential election looks likely to be postponed, as protesters returned to the streets to demand removal of the nation’s ruling elite.
Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir Must Face Justice For Recent And Past Crimes
Following the announcement by Sudan’s Public Prosecutor that he will charge former president Omar al-Bashir with the recent killing of protestors.
Albania Anti-Government Protesters Keep Up Heat
Albania’s center-right opposition has called for further protests to bring about resignation of left-wing government and force parliamentary elections.
Protests Greet Cameroon’s PM in Restive English-Speaking Regions
Cameroonian PM Dion Ngute visited the crisis-prone English-speaking region, prompting protests from 200 women who demanded an end to the violence there.
Honduras Health and Education Law Dumped After Violent Protests
The Honduran Congress says it will suspend ratification of new health and education reforms that critics say would lead to privatization and job losses.
Relatively Young New Leader Named in Algeria Amid Protests
Algeria’s ruling National Liberation Front (FLN) party, has elected Mohamed Djemai, a businessman, as its new leader, state television said on Tuesday.
Hundreds of Thousands Protest Against Algeria Ruling Elite
Protesters rallied peacefully in Algiers after Friday prayers, chanting “We will not shut up!” and demanding the departure of Algeria’s ruling elite.
Rights Activists Denounce Iran’s Crackdown on May Day Protesters
Iranian police have arrested dozens of labor rights activists who rallied peacefully in Tehran to mark International Workers’ Day.