Recent triumphs of Slovakia’s civil society and opposition are a lesson for pro-democracy movements worldwide: change is possible.
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.
Thai Democracy Activists March Against Government
On Thursday, pro-democracy demonstrators took to the streets of Thailand’s capital to resume calls for the government’s resignation.
Thailand Democracy Protesters Plan Return To Streets
Thailand’s protesters intend to return to the streets Thursday, restarting a pro-democracy movement slowed down by Covid-19 breakouts.
Iran’s Record Low Voter Turnout Reflects Youth Frustration
Official polls suggest record low turnout in Iran’s elections which beyond hardship and lack of choice reflects youth frustration.
Algeria Election Sees Slow Turnout Amid Boycott
Parliamentary elections have taken place in Algeria, the first since Bouteflika’s removal. The turnout was slow amid a boycott.
Young Activists Fight For A New Lebanon
Young pro-democracy activists in Lebanon’s Minteshreen movement aspire to offer an alternative to the elites’ political corruption.
32nd Anniversary Of The Tiananmen Square Protests
32 years ago, hardliners in China’s Communist Party took a cold-blooded choice in Tiananmen Square to crush pro-democracy voices.
Myanmar Activists Hold Flash Mob Protest Against Military
On Thursday, some 400 activists marched through downtown Yangon, Myanmar, in one of the biggest anti-junta protest since February.
NBA Urged To End China Endorsements Over Forced Labor
US congressional commission requested Tuesday NBA teams stop endorsing Chinese sportswear over alleged Xinjian forced labor.
Hong Kong’s ‘Grandma Wong’ Arrested For Tiananmen Protest
A 65-year-old democratic activist known as “Grandma Wong” was arrested by Hong Kong police while staging a lone anti-China rally.