Russia’s media watchdog has asked TikTok, others, to delete videos encouraging minors to engage in “unauthorized protests.”
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.
Rising Judicial Harassment Against Belarus Human Rights Activists
The Human Rights Centre “Viasna” has been subjected to intimidation for offering legal aid to victims of Belarus’ continuing crackdown.
Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai Signs Apple TV Deal
Malala Yousafzai who received the Nobel Peace Prize as a teenager after surviving a Taliban assassination attempt has joined Apple TV+.
World Must Respond To Bangladesh’s Crackdown On Free Speech
Authorities in Bangladesh must end escalating crackdown on human rights and respect and protect people’s right to freedom of expression.
Lebanon Authorities Step Up Repression Against Protesters
Lebanese authorities are using terrorism related charges to prosecute protesters and pursue summoning civilians before military courts
Asia’s ‘Milk Tea’ Activists Give Support For Democratic Change
Pro-democracy activists have been banding together in Asia in recent months. They are doing so both online and on the streets.
Three Thai Democracy Activists Charged With Insulting Monarchy
After being charged with insulting the monarchy, three famous Thai pro-democracy figures were refused bail in a Bangkok court.
Hundreds Protest Thailand Lese Majeste Law In Bangkok
On Saturday, hundreds of protestors marched through Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, to draw attention to a punitive royal defamation law.
Myanmar Protesters Persist Following Deadliest Day
Following the deadliest day so far in protests against a military coup, protesters took to streets in cities and towns across Myanmar Thursday.
There Won’t be Another Chance to Hold Biden’s Feet to the Fire
If we want to live in a somewhat decent country we must start to hold our president’s feet to the fire. We just can’t go along and complain.