This isn’t the first time that the government has tried to argue that streets do not belong to the people.
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.
Student Protests Grow as Turkey’s Youth Turn Against Erdoğan
Turkey’s disillusioned and underemployed youth to vent their frustrations at President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government.
Killings at Angolan Protests Need Thorough Investigation
Angolan authorities should immediately ensure a prompt, independent, and thorough investigation into the killings.
Rihanna Creates Flutter With Tweet on India Farmer Protests
Pop superstar Rihanna has created a flutter in India by wading into the months-long protests by Indian farmers.
Indian Journalists Covering Farmer Protests Charged
Eight journalists who covered the farmer protests in India and violence in Delhi are facing baseless criminal charges.
Russia Police Double Down on Arrests During Mass Protest
Russian police forcibly and at times brutally dispersed peaceful protests, arbitrarily detaining more than 5,000 people.
DR Congo Crackdown on Media, Dissent, Protests is Escalating
President Felix Tshisekedi’s administration in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increasingly cracked down.
Debate Rages Around 10-Year Anniversary of Arab Spring
The chaotic, unpredictable and uneven fashion in which regimes collapsed shows that authoritarianism is highly fragile
An Existential Crisis is Looming in Hong Kong
The last major electoral test was the District elections of September 2019, in which pro-democracy candidates swept the board
Mass Protests Swell Across Russia
Tens of thousands of Russians took to the streets in protest to demand the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny.