Nearly two million people have taken part in a mass protest in Hong Kong against a controversial extradition bill, organisers say.
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.
Crackdown on Presidential Election Protests in Kazakhstan
Today neither social nor mainstream media in Kazakhstan were reporting on orderly presidential elections rather reporting about protests during the election.
Nearly 400 Arrested in Moscow Free Speech Protest
Russian police have detained opposition leader Alexei Navalny and hundreds of other people who attended a Moscow protest to call for retribution.
Cameroon Arrests More Opposition Supporters as Protest Efforts Intensify
Cameroon has detained hundreds more supporters of opposition leader Maurice Kamto, who is facing treason charges after leading protests.
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.