One of the leaders of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement was being administered an intravenous fluid drip in prison.
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.
Russia’s Navalny On Hunger Strike To Protest Prison Treatment
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny declared Wednesday he had begun hunger strike to protest ill-treatment by authorities.
Raised Fists, Kneeling During Anthem OK At US Olympic Trials
At upcoming Olympic trials, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will allow raised fists, kneeling during national anthem.
China Sharply Reduces Elected Seats In the Hong Kong Legislature
China has sharply reduced the number of elected seats in Hong Kong’s legislature, a setback for Hong Kong’s besieged democracy movement.
Thailand’s Deep South Conflict Is Democracy Reform Hurdle
A pro-democracy movement continues to call for change but Thailand’s deep south conflict that remains unresolved is seldom mentioned.
Algeria Issues Arrest Warrants Against Exiled Democracy Activists
Authorities issued arrest warrants for exiled pro-democracy activists on terrorism charges as they pursue repression of Algeria’s Hirak.
Myanmar Funerals Become Platforms For Pro-Democracy Protests
Some of the funerals for victims of state violence held in Myanmar on Sunday became platforms for opposition to the country’s junta.
Algeria Pushes Conspiracies To Discredit Pro-Democracy Hirak
The Algerian military junta’s strategy to discredit Algeria’s pro-democracy Hirak has been one conspiracy theory after another.
German World Cup Team Protest Against Qatar’s Rights Record
Before their 2022 World Cup qualifying victory Thursday, Germany’s players wore T-shirts to express solidarity for Qatari migrant workers.
Why Union Protections Are Critical To A Strong Democracy
Labor’s influence has declined. In 1983, 20% of employees had union protections. Today, it’s just half that, and unions are under siege.