At least 235 demonstrators were injured in a crackdown by Sudanese security forces on December 25 when people took to the streets.
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.
Democratic Rights Popular Globally But Commitment Lacking
A new Pew Research Center survey shows that democracy is still popular but support for democratic ideals is not always strong.
Massive Anti-Coup Protests Sweep Sudan
As Sudan marks the third anniversary of a popular revolt, people from all over the country joined protests against the military’s takeover.
Sudan Security Forces Fire Tear Gas At Protesters
After an accord reinstalling civilian Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, Sudanese aspirations for full civilian government have continued.
Walking A Tightrope As A Thai Democracy Advocate
Thailand’s pro-democracy movement depends on the tenacity of important activists who walk a tightrope to keep the movement alive.
Progressive Groups to Feinstein: back filibuster carve out or resign
70 progressive organizations in California have informed Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif) that she must back a vote-rights filibuster or resign.
Sudan pro-democracy activists seek escalation after crackdown
Pro-democracy activists are seeking escalation after the military junta in Khartoum cracked down on the recent pro-democracy protests.
Protesters march on Washington in support of voting rights, filibuster change
Activists and labor unions rallied in Washington, D.C. Tuesday to urge lawmakers to adopt voting rights legislation and abolish filibuster.
Cuba: Peaceful Protesters Systematically Detained, Abused
In reaction to peaceful anti-government protests, the Cuban government has consistently engaged in abuse-riddled criminal trials.
Russia’s Navalny Wins EU’s Top Human Rights Award
Russian opposition leader Aleksei Navalny has received this year’s EU human rights prize, the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought.