Navalny is the only figure with any chance of unseating President Vladimir Putin in the 2018 elections
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.
The Longest Internet Shutdown in African History
Since January 18 the regime has shut down the internet for British Southern Cameroon in a measure of collective punishment and a show of cowardice.
Venezuela’s Democratic Facade is Lost, But Hope Remains
With these rulings, the government unwillingly opened a window of opportunity for the opposition
Thousands of South Africans March Seeking Zuma Resignation
Thousands of demonstrators have gathered in the South African capital Pretoria for protests
VIDEO: Trump Towers Protests of U.S. Airstrike on Syria
Hundreds protested in New York City against war in response to the airstrikes ordered by President Donald Trump on a Syrian airbase. Protests took place at Trump Towers and in Union Square.
VIDEO: NYC March with a Purpose for Ramarley Graham
Five years ago, the NYPD murdered Ramarley Graham, a black unarmed teenager, and brutalized his family in their own home. They had initially trailed Graham for “walking with a purpose.”
Photos From a March to End the War on Black Lives
At least 200 demonstrators in support of the Black Lives Matter movement came out to tell the public that Mayor De Blasio is not the progressive leader he tries to portray himself to be.
The Global Importance of Russia’s Weekend Protesters
Anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny posted a report detailing the corruption of Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev
Russian Opposition Holds Largest Protests in Years
Russians took to the streets across the country to protest against corruption and demand PM’s resignation
Hundreds Arrested In Belarussian Anti-Government Rallies
Riot police in Belarus launched a massive crackdown on protesters trying to hold a banned march in Minsk