Sudanese protesters were hopeful that the ouster of former president Omar al-Bashir would signal a break from 30 years of abuses.
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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.
Is Liberal Democracy Under Threat In The Czech Republic?
On June 23, organizers estimate that more than 250,000 protesters in Prague gathered to call for the resignation of Prime Minister Andrej Babiš.
Protests Rage In Iraq’s Basra Calling For Provision Of Services, Jobs
Dozens of people demonstrated in Basra part of wide protests raging for months calling for provision of job opportunities for the unemployed citizens.
Are Reforms A ‘Huge Achievement’ For Georgia’s Angry Democracy?
Leader of Georgia’s ruling party said Monday that the ex-Soviet nation will hold the next parliamentary election based entirely on a proportionate system.
Sudan’s Protesters Accept Roadmap for Civilian Rule
Sudan’s protest movement accepted Ethiopian road map for civilian-led transitional government, after a months-long standoff with country’s military rulers.
What Has The Bigger Impact – Elections Or Protests?
Recent events, from Sudan and Algeria to Hong Kong, are the latest indication that political protests have increased in both frequency and size.
Black-Clad Protesters Gather Again in Hong Kong
Thousands dressed in black blocked Hong Kong roads and surrounded police headquarters Friday in the latest wave of demonstrations over an extradition bill.
Georgia Police Use Teargas, Rubber Bullets Against Protesters
Police in Tbilisi fired rubber bullets and used teargas against thousands of nonviolent protesters outside the Georgian Parliament on June 20, 2019.
Kazakhstan Updates Tally of Protest Arrests to Nearly 4,000
Protests took place in Kazakhstan on election day and continued for several days over what government critics saw as an orchestrated handover of power.
Sudan Protesters Holding Night Marches For Democracy
Sudan plan night marches an attempt to pressure military for return to civilian rule. Security forces this month crushed a weeks-long sit in by protesters.