Hundreds of people, most of them youths, Saturday marched and sang in the streets of Cameroon’s economic capital city Douala, to demand Biya’s resignation.
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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.
Another Activist Detained In Iran’s Crackdown On Teachers Unions
Hashem Khastar, unionist representing teachers in Iran’s northeastern Razavi Khorasan province, detained in Iran this year while promoting teachers’ rights.
Police Fire on Haitian Anti-Corruption Protesters
Police fire on Haitians on Wednesday demanding, in protest, transparency from the government regarding the alleged misuse of $3.8 billion in oil profits.
Wave of Protester Arrests Seen Fueling Zimbabwe Crisis
Intolerance of dissidents by and arresting of dozens of protesters this week in Zimbabwe amidst political and economic crisis is more unsettling.
It is Time to Celebrate Armenia’s Democratic Transition
A wave of enthusiasm democracy can be felt in Armenia since Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan began his term on May 8, 2018, reflected in a new poll by IRI.
Turkey’s Women Graffiti Artists Shine Amid Growing Repression
Istanbul is seeing an explosion of creative graffiti, with women artists largely behind the blast of color that is sweeping Turkey’s main city.
A Report from the Free Taiwan March in New York City
While this event primarily focused on Taiwan’s situation, they also stood with all peoples living under the grim shadow of the Communist Party of China’s authoritarian regime like Uyghurs, Tibetans, and others.
VIDEO: Remembering Red Square Protest August 1968
On Remembering Red Square Protest August 1968, WoodrowWilsonCenter 17 September hosted event on topic: “For your freedom and ours” Remembering the Red Square Protest of August 1968.
Nicaragua Issues Arrest Warrant For Opposition Leader
Managua judge issued an arrest warrant to opposition leader Maradiaga, accused of financing protests that upset impoverished Central American nation.
Cyclist Who Flipped Off Trump Motorcade Runs For Office
The cyclist who flashed her middle finger at President Donald Trump’s motorcade says she’ll file paperwork to run for office in northern Virginia.