Three years after she was acquitted over her role in Turkey’s Gezi Park protests, Mucella Yapici was called in last month by police to face more questions.
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.
Freed Cameroonians Ask for Release of Separatist Leaders
Barely 24 hours after being released from detention centers, the people have asked president Biya to release their leader if he wants peace in the country.
Another Day of Anti-Government Protests in Hungary
Thousand protesters marched peacefully through Budapest for a fourth day to oppose laws by the Hungarian government to restrict workers’ rights.
Colombia Offers Additional Education Spending to End Protests
Colombia offers $1.42 billion additional education spending on public higher education as student strike protesting lack of resources stretched to 10 weeks.
In Solidarity With France’s Yellow Vest Protesters
I believe we should put on the yellow vests to show solidarity with our French brothers and sisters. It is time to come together for global relief to the citizens of the world!
Myanmar Activists Stage Rally on Anniversary of Reporters’ Arrest
Myanmar activists stage rally on anniversary of Reuters reporters’ arrest in a landmark free speech case by releasing balloons in a rally at Yangon.
VIDEO: Museums Are Curating Social Movements In Real Time
We have reached an era when events unfold fast. Museums that have traditionally provided a record for the future generations are struggling to keep up.
Documentary: Women, Social Media And The Revolution
Social media can drive social change or even spark revolutions. Women around the world use the Internet as a weapon in their struggle for equal rights.
Egypt Restricts Yellow Vests Sales to Avoid Copycat Protests
Egypt restricts yellow vests sales to avoid copycat protests during next month’s anniversary of 2011 popular uprising that toppled autocrat Hosni Mubarak.
Tibetan Youth Self-Immolates Over China’s Tibet Policies
Drugkho’s protest brings the total number of self-immolations to roughly 155 in Tibet since February 2009. The majority of those self-immolators have died.