The way the spread of the Corona virus was managed by China is why experts say China needs a more open, democratic, and trustworthy political system.
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.
Zimbabwe: missing pro-democracy campaigner’s wife appeals for president’s help
Itai Dzamara is a Zimbabwean pro-democracy campaigner who got missing five years ago. His wife, Sheffra Dzamara, has appealed for Mnangagwa’s help.
Arrested Zimbabwe Opposition MDC Activists Expected to Face Charges of Violence
At least 10 members of Zimbawe’s leading opposition party arrested Saturdary to appear in court Monday March 3, facing charges of promoting public violence.
Cops were repeatedly called on Bernie Sanders Backers
Bernie Sanders backers, “Berners”, have called election officials in their party warning against shenanigans. Police have repeatedly been called on them.
Why the failure of the Arab Spring in Egypt is Mubarak’s Legacy
The push for democracy during the Arab Spring failed in Egypt. This was ultimately because of the groundwork laid down by the Hosni Mubarak’s regime.
Cameroon: The Ngarbuh Massacre
In complicity with armed ethnic Fulani, Government forces massacred several villagers in an Anglophone village in Cameroon, Human Rights Watch reports.
Zimbabwe’s Opposition MDC Youth Stage ‘Unplanned’ Protest in Harare
Zimbabwe’s economy has not improved since President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to power following a coup. The opposition has launched renewed protests.
Report: Repression Intensifying in Zimbabwe As Old Guard, Military in Firm Control
It’s two years since the coup that brought him to power but nothing shows that Mnangagwa’s reforms will see the day of light. The army is still in control.
Former Sudanese dictator could be sent to the ICC
Al-Bashir used the cover of presidential power to avoid ICC arrest. Now he may be sent there to answer to crimes against humanity.
Why did Egypt’s democratic transition fail?
Liberal, leftist and Islamist forces unified during the 18-day uprising around the demand for Mubarak to leave but with no plan of what to do next.