Cameroon has detained hundreds more supporters of opposition leader Maurice Kamto, who is facing treason charges after leading 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 are under threat. Also take a look at our articles on the Arab Spring, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Turkey, and the Tea Party.
Sudan Police Fire Tear Gas to Break Up Protests
Sudanese police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Sudan’s capital Khartoum during a civil disobedience campaign to demand civilian rule.
Nicaraguan Lawmakers OK Amnesty for Crimes During Protests
Lawmakers allied to Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega on Saturday approved an amnesty bill for crimes related to last year’s anti-government protests.
Mass Anti-Graft Protests Rock Haiti, Call For President’s Resignation
The protesters were demanding President Jovenel Moise’s resignation over allegations of fraud and mismanagement of government funds.
Sudan Protesters Call for Civil Disobedience Campaign
Protest leaders in Sudan are urging people to participate in acts of civil disobedience to pressure the military after deadly disruption of recent sit-in.
Kazakhstan Protests as Nazarbaev’s Chosen Successor Nears Power
Polls have closed in Kazakhstan where police detained hundreds of protesters and several journalists as the country held a snap presidential election.
Mass Hong Kong Protest Draws More Than One Million Marchers
The mass demonstration was one of the largest in the city’s history and a stunning display of rising fear and anger over the erosion of civil liberties.
Sudan’s Deadly Crackdown Evokes Arab Spring Bloodshed
In the Middle East, it has often begun the same way: a popular swell of street protests against long-entrenched autocrats and demonstrators .
Sudan Protesters Say Will Keep Up Campaign Until Military’s Ouster
Sudan’s pro-democracy leaders vowed to press campaign of civil disobedience until ruling military ousted and killers of protesters are brought to justice.
Malawi Protesters Clash with Police as Election Results Challenged
Malawi police used tear gas Thursday to disperse supporters of the opposition Malawi Congress Party protesting President Peter Mutharika’s re-election.