Nicaragua’s government said Saturday that it would release prisoners rounded up in months of protests and implement electoral reforms.
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.
Bouteflika Returns to Algeria Amid Protests
Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika landed in Algeria Sunday amid protests against his bid for a fifth term as president.
1,000 Algeria Judges Refuse to Oversee Vote if Bouteflika Participates
More than 1,000 judges said they would refuse to oversee Algeria’s election next month if President Abdelaziz Bouteflika contests it.
Mass Rally Against Moves to Tighten Control on Russian Internet
Activists in Russia have kicked off demonstrations against a new bill, which its critics say is part of an effort to facilitate censorship.
Activists Appeared Unveiled in Tehran on Women’s Day
Activists appear unveiled in Tehran, Iran on International Womens day calling on Iranians to support their defiance of mandatory veiling in Islamist nation.
Malawi Albinos Set Up Protest Camp, Demand to Meet President
Malawi albinos braved steady rains this week, sometimes bringing traffic to standstill, to protest near residence of Malawi’s president, Peter Mutharika.
Doctors and Lawyers Join Rally Against Algeria’s Bouteflika
Physicians joined lawyers against Algerian President Abdelaziz to find out who approved a medical certificate clearing him for the fifth term in office.
Emergency Decrees Bring More Repression in Sudan
After more than two months of near-daily protests in Khartoum and across Sudan, President Omar al-Bashir emergency decrees bring more repression.
Thousands of Algerians Gather in Largest Protests Yet
There is a once-in-a-generation protest movement underway in Algeria against the rule of 82 year-old Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Which side are you on?
Algeria Veterans Back Protests Demanding End to Bouteflika’s Rule
Algerian independence war veterans said protesters demanding ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika step down after 20 years in power.