Hong Kong’s leader Lam offered an apology for the political crisis and unrest sparked by a proposed law that would allow extraditions to mainland China.
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.
Moldovan Journalists Assaulted Reporting on Unfolding Political Crisis
Freedom House has issued a statement regarding the assault of journalist in Moldova who were trying to cover political situation in the country.
Haiti Journalists Demand Justice for Murdered Colleague
Hundreds of journalists wearing white T-shirts participated in a silent march Sunday to demand justice for their murdered colleague.
Thousands Wear Black, Rally to Demand Hong Kong Leader Goes
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Hong Kong Sunday dressed in black to demand the city’s embattled leader steps down.
Anti-Corruption Protests Sweep Haiti’s City of Independence
Anti-corruption activists, millennials, students and media-savvy young professionals are demanding President Jovenel Moise be brought to justice.
Zimbabwe Government’s Top Priority Is Avoiding Mass Protests
Popular Zimbabwean movements seem to understand the difficulty of mobilizing disaffected citizens outside of the channels established by the parties and labour unions that dominate politics.
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Is Freed, To Join Mass Protests
Newly released from prison, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong immediately called for Chief Executive Carrie Lam to resign from office.
Civil Protests in Khartoum Affect Crisis in Sudan’s Darfur Region
Civil disobedience campaign in Sudanese capital Khartoum is impeding aid from flowing to flood-stricken victims in the northern Darfur region.
Sudan Ruling Council Admits It Ordered Deadly Dispersal of Protesters
Sudan’s ruling military council has acknowledged it ordered the June 3 attack on protesters in Khartoum that left dozens of people dead.
Hong Kong Protest: ‘Nearly Two Million’ Join Demonstration
Nearly two million people have taken part in a mass protest in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill, organisers say.