Jordan’s prime minister has resigned, following four days of protests over a new income tax law
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.
Families of Tiananmen Victims Urge China to ‘Re-Evaluate’ Crackdown
Open discussion of the crackdown is forbidden in China, where by some estimates more than a thousand died
Striking Iranian Truckers Win New Domestic, Global Support
Iran has curtailed activities of labor unions, with some union leaders being sentenced to long prison terms
Iran Protests as Security Forces Warn of Nationwide Clamp Down
The likely return of U.S. economic sanctions has triggered labour unrest and protests in Iran
English Speaking Cameroonian Protesters Given Jail Sentences
A military tribunal in Cameroon sentenced seven English speaking detainees to 10 to 15 years in prison
VIDEO: Children who marched for equal rights inspire youth
Fifty-five years ago, African-American children walked out of their schools and began a peaceful march in Alabama
Henry David Thoreau’s Walden Now Adapted as Video Game
“Walden, a Game” is adapted from Henry David Thoreau’s book and launches Tuesday on PlayStation 4
Peaceful Pakistani Pashtun Rights Movement in Mass Protests
The leader of a Pakistani ethnic Pashtun rights group vowed his movement would continue its protest rallies
Protesting Iranian Teachers Jailed and Shackled After March
Activists say several teachers arrested for staging a protest in Tehran have been sent to the city’s Evin prison
Hundreds Protest Attack on Montenegro Journalist
Protests in Montenegro after unknown assailants shot and wounded a prominent crime and corruption reporter