Iraq protests in Sunni areas show anger over PM Maliki’s time as country’s leader: Many call for Iraq PM’s ouster for new leaders in blighted country
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.
FBI Spied on Occupy Movements Across Country
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has been spying on ‘anarchist’ groups in Occupy
Protest Seeks Release of Morocco Political Prisoners
African nation continues to see protest movement grow as dictatorship’s inaction on Morocco political prisoners bites hard. Morocco protests seek freedom for jailed human rights activists
Protests Continue After Horrific Indian Sex Crime
Horrific Indian sex crime protests continue with riots after brutal attack on female student in New Delhi. World’s largest democracy India in transition
Syria Dictatorship Begins Crumbling as Rebels Gain
Assad’s brutal repression of Syria Arab Spring has failed as rebels pressure capital city: Syria dictatorship begins crumbling but looks to hold key regions
The Other Side of the Strait: Anxiety in Taiwan
Recent media takeover has prompted protests on behalf of Taiwan’s hard-earned media freedom. Will pro-Beijing voices dominate the region’s future horizons?
Protests Continue in Bahrain Capital Against Dictatorship
Bahrain continues to see protests calling for democracy as minority government weakens: Protests Continue in Bahrain built strength over recent weeks
Fresh Protests Against India Economic Reforms
Protests against India economic reforms target government push of thorough but risky changes – India’s tired welfare system should be drastically reformed
VIDEO: Egypt Protests Continue as Opposition Anger Rises
VIDEO: Egypt Protests! Referendum will test democracy transition as opposition to Muslim Brotherhood plans to participate in the vote instead of abstain
Monks March for Myanmar Copper Miner’s Rights
As nation continues wide-ranging reforms, true challenges begin to show with protest for Myanmar Copper Miner’s Rights: Poverty, violent history make reforms necessary but very difficult