Sri Lanka’s leadership openly practices nepotism. Demonstrations in recent months have openly demanded an end to the practice.
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.
Sudanese Again Take To The Streets In Anti-Coup Protests
Thousands of Sudanese turned to the streets wednesday in new demonstrations against a military coup that occurred in October.
Sudan Dismantles Barricades Set Up By Pro-Democracy Protesters
The protesters who have been fighting tirelessly for democracy wanted to recreate the two days of barricading in Khartoum last week.
Popular Tibetan Singer Dies Of Self-Immolation Protest
Tsewang Norbu, 25, famous Tibetan singer died of self-immolation on 25 February this year protesting Chinese government repression.
Arbitrary Detentions of Russian Anti-War Protesters
In Russia, Putin’s attack on Ukraine is unpopular. Russian authorities, as expected, are cracking down on anti-Ukraine war demonstrators.
3 In Egypt Start Hunger Strike Against Indefinite Detention
On February 10 and 11, 2022, three Egyptian activists went on hunger strike to protest their lengthy pretrial incarceration.
Teacher Protests In More Than 100 Cities Reported In Iran
An Iranian newspaper reported February 20 teachers protested this weekend in more than 100 cities over delays in salary, pension reforms.
3 Years On, Repression On Algeria Protest Tightens
To undermine the push for greater civil liberties and democracy, Algerian authorities are arresting human rights defenders and activists.
Putting Tunisian Democracy Together Again
Tunisia is the only Arab country to emerge as a democracy from the Arab Spring. President Kais Saied, is overturning that achievement.
Crackdown On Labor Activists In Iran
State authorities in Iran have been imprisoning peaceful labor rights advocates as part of a growing campaign of political repression.