Crisis hit Venezuela as they await opposition leader and self-declared president, Juan Guaido who plans to return despite security concerns
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.
Activists Head to New York Capital to Push Elections Reform
A broad coalition of individuals and groups across New York is coming together to ensure reforms are included in the 2019 state budget.
Sudan Tightens Emergency Rule as Protests Grow
President Omar al-Bashir this week issued four new emergency laws forbidding demonstrations and strikes, as well as imposing new economic restrictions.
Algeria’s Bouteflika Faces Growing Protests Not to Run Again
About two months to go before scheduled presidential elections in Algeria, demonstrators protest possible fifth term for President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika.
Street Unrest Breaks Down Taboo in Algeria: Talk Is of Politics at Last
Until last week the number one topic that Algerian engineer Mohamed Aissiou and his mates would discuss over coffee was soccer.
Protesters Mark Nemtsov Assassination Amid Heavy Police Presence
Thousands gathered in central Moscow on Sunday to mark the fourth anniversary of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov’s murder.
Teens Tweet Trump, Find Senate Ally, Score Civil Rights Win
New Jersey students of Hightstown High School tweeted Trump, his advisers, staff, Trump-friendly celebrities, all to score a civil rights win.
New Sudan PM Sworn in as Protesters Rally Against Emergency
Sudan’s Bashir swore in new PM Sunday as demonstrators called on the veteran leader to resign after he imposed a state of emergency across the country.
Sudan Opposition Vows to Press on Against Bashir, Despite ‘Emergency’
Sudan opposition vows to press on against President Omar al-Bashir, despite declaring “state of emergency” in a Friday night speech.
Morocco’s Arab Spring Anniversary Brings Reflection and Beatings
Moroccan Arab Spring anniversary marks eight years after the spirit of activism was born in this North African kingdom with several demonstrations.