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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.
Egypt: Detentions, Repression Follow Protest Calls
Egyptian authorities reportedly detained hundreds of people in a nationwide crackdown following calls for anti-government protests.
Could Iran Protests Prompt Another ‘Arab Spring’?
It’s often forgotten that Iran’s Green protest movement of 2009 was the precursor to the so-called “Arab Spring,” one observer notes.
Iran’s Universities Under Spotlight As Protests Persist
Universities in Iran have turned into a battleground between authorities and student demonstrators. The latest protests mirror earlier generations.
Iran Protests Escalate As Crackdown Continues
People protested in front of government buildings in a north-west Iranian city after one of the biggest nights yet of demonstrations.
50 People Killed In Chad Democracy Protests
About 50 people were killed in violence that broke out as hundreds took to the streets to demand a quicker transition to democratic rule.
Iran Protests Persist, Becoming Threat For Tehran
The spontaneous demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini persist and keep changing, becoming a threat to Iran.
Thailand Denies Entry To Model Who Denounced Myanmar Junta
A model who fled to Thailand after condemning a military coup in her country Myanmar has been barred from returning to Bangkok.
Sri Lanka Crackdown On Protest Rights Must End
The Sri Lankan authorities have fiercely clamped down on protests and demonized protesters during a period of economic crisis.
How Sri Lankans Rose Up to Dethrone A Dynasty
Following President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation, protesters in Colombo, Sri Lanka, were seen having a good time last month.