EU explained: What is its stance on democracy?
What does democracy mean to the EU? With the European Union's evolution from a trade community to a political and economic union, here's how the EU's stance on democracy shapes laws and…
Sudan: A long path to democracy
Sudan's transitional authorities have approved a law that dissolves the party of former strongman Omar al-Bashir. The man himself is in prison and the country is finally working towards holding democratic elections…
Hong Kong protests: Knife attacker bites man’s ear off
A pro-democracy politician who had part of his ear bitten off was among those injured in a knife fight on Sunday. This weekend's clashes marked some of the most violent since political…
Human Rights Activists proffer solutions to challenges facing democracy
Human Rights Activists proffer solutions to challenges facing democracy…
Germany prevented 7 attacks since Berlin Christmas market atrocity
An attack like the one that left 12 dead in 2016 would not be possible today, says the head of the Federal Criminal Police Office. But the effects of online hate speech…
Tonga PM and democracy campaigner ‘Akilisi Pohiva dies, aged 78
'Akilisi Pohiva was a lifelong pro-democracy advocate who rose from humble beginnings to become the first prime minister of the South Pacific island nation elected by parliament rather than appointed by the…
Former Hong Kong Chief secretary Chan on protests, Lam
Anson Chan, former chief secretary of Hong Kong, talks about the anti-government protests and the city's Chief Executive Carrie Lam. Chan, who became a prominent democracy advocate after leaving office, speaks with…
Sudan plots path towards democracy
Sudan's pro-democracy movement and the military have signed a constitutional declaration. The two sides are aiming to put the country on a course toward democratization, but the path will prove challenging.…
Hong Kong marks anniversary of Chinese rule with protests
Protesters tried to smash into Hong Kong's legislature ahead of a pro-democracy rally that is expected to draw hundreds of thousands. Tensions are running high over a controversial bill to allow extraditions…
‘Democracy in Chains’: How America’s radical right played the long game
'Democracy in Chains': How America's radical right played the long game.…
Erdogan takes a blow while democracy wins in Turkey
Erdogan takes a blow while democracy wins in Turkey.…