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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.

50 People Killed In Chad Democracy Protests

October 20, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

About 50 people were killed in violence that broke out as hundreds took to the streets to demand a quicker transition to democratic rule.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests

Iran Protests Persist, Becoming Threat For Tehran

October 16, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iran Acknowledges 'Tens Of Thousands' Detained In Protests

The spontaneous demonstrations in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini persist and keep changing, becoming a threat to Iran.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Middle East, Women and Democracy

Thailand Denies Entry To Model Who Denounced Myanmar Junta

September 26, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Thailand denies entry to model who denounced Myanmar junta in pageant speech

A model who fled to Thailand after condemning a military coup in her country Myanmar has been barred from returning to Bangkok.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Celebrity Politics, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents, Thailand

Sri Lanka Crackdown On Protest Rights Must End 

September 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Sri Lanka

How Sri Lankans Rose Up to Dethrone A Dynasty

August 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Sri Lanka

Thousands In Bosnia Protest Possible Changes To Election Law

July 29, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Thousands In Bosnia Protest Possible Changes To Election Law

The Office of the High Representative is pushing for a new law in Bosnia that would modify both the election laws and constitution.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Europe

Mass Shootings: Time To Ramp Up Citizen Action

July 20, 2022 by Jack Jones 4 Comments

Mass shootings: Time to ramp up citizen action

Those controlling the levers of power need to be confronted on these issues and made uncomfortable enough so that they can act.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Democracy Protests

Arabs Believe Economy Is Weak Under Democracy

July 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Arabs Believe Economy Is Weak Under Democracy

After fighting for democracy during the Arab Spring, Arabs in North Africa, Middle East seem to think the economy suffers under democracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Middle East

Internet Cut In Sudan’s Capital Ahead Of Democracy Protests

July 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Internet Cut In Sudan's Capital Ahead Of Democracy Protests

In an unprecedented move, Sudan’s junta cut off web access in Khartoum ahead of Thursday’s planned pro-democracy demonstrations.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Sudan

Algeria Silencing Critics At Home And Abroad

July 4, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Algeria Silencing Critics At Home And Abroad

Algeria’s army is unravelling all democratic gains made up to the point of Bouteflika’s exit, silencing critics both at home and abroad.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

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