Students unionists in Eswatini, Africa’s last absolute monarchy, fear expulsion from university, jail, terror charges, and torture.
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 and freedom of speech remain under threat. Also take a look at our articles on the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Turkey, and the Tea Party.
Myanmar Protests Go On Sans Suu Kyi
Aung San Suu Kyi, jailed Myanmar leader, is cut off from the youthful activists creating their own path to democracy beyond her shadow.
Moral March For Democracy Reaches Austin
The Moral March for Democracy has arrived at the Texas State Capitol. It began on Wednesday in Georgetown and ended today in Austin.
How To Defend Democracy Through Mass Action
Outside of violent struggle, a variety of strategies can be used to force a transition from authoritarianism to democratic government.
How You Can Take Action To Protect Voting Rights
Citizens can and should participate in the fight to protect voting rights. In this regard, there are several volunteer opportunities.
Belarus’s Opposition Leader Bringing Fight To The US
Belarusians’ fight for independence, according to Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, is a microcosm of authoritarianism vs democracy globally.
Algerians Protests Are Fighting for Real Democracy
Algerians are fighting for real democracy. This is seen in that they have been in protest for two years and boycotted recent elections.
Thai Student Activists Charged With Royal Defamation
A dozen Thai pro-democracy student activists were charged with royal defamation over demands last year for reforming the monarchy.
How The Milk Tea Alliance Is Remaking Myanmar
Myanmar’s democracy advocates have set fire to the ASEAN flag in protest of regional leaders’ failure to condemn the February 1 coup.
Cannes Screens Tribute To Hong Kong Democracy Protests
Since 2014, the simple brolly has been an emblem of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protests, first used as a method of speech.