A violent crackdown is continuing in Zimbabwe as rights groups allege that women have been raped during house-to-house searches.
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.
Out-of-Touch Sudan President Failing to Stem Growing Revolution
Sudan’s al-Bashir announced reopening of border between neighboring Eritrea and Sudan after a year of closure with protest going on in capital of Khartoum.
Opposition Protesters Fill Streets of Venezuelan Capital
Venezuelans of every age, class and profession poured into the streets of the capital on Wednesday to demand that President Nicolas Maduro step down.
Cameroon’s Main Opposition Leader Kamto Arrested for Protest
Cameroonian authorities arrested opposition leader Kamto, after weekend protests that security forces dispersed with live bullets, wounding six people.
Zimbabwe Unions Issue New Strike Ultimatum after Talks Deadlock
Zimbabwe’s lawyers Tuesday took to the streets and petitioned the government complaining over what they called deteriorating rule of law.
More Protests Expected in Sudan Against al-Bashir’s Rule
Demonstrators are gathering in Sudan’s capital and eastern cities to memorialize those killed in protests against autocratic President Omar al-Bashir.
PODCAST: Using the Tools of Democracy to Address Economic Inequality
As the gap between rich and poor widens, so too does trust in political institutions and faith in democracy itself. Democracy is opposite to inequality.
Venezuelan Opposition to Hold Two Days of Protest Amid Turmoil
Venezuelan opposition Juan Guaido calls for two days protests this week in his latest bid to sway military to his side and away from leader Nicolas Maduro.
Through Snowy Streets, Thousands March For Serbian Democracy
Thousands have marched through snow-covered streets in Serbia’s capital to protest the populist government of President Aleksandar Vucic for an eighth week.
Cameroon Police Arrest More Than 100 in Anti-Biya Protests
Cameroon says its police shot and wounded seven people, arrested 117 in several towns where protests of “electoral hold up” were organized on Saturday.