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Hong Kong divided over China's COVID-19 protests

The recent wave of protests against China’s anti-virus restrictions was a ray of hope among some supporters of Hong Kong’s own pro-democracy movement after local authorities stifled it using a national security law

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2022

Mexico owes its young democracy to its elections institute. The president wants to dismantle it

MEXICO CITY — For most of the last century, elections in Mexico were a farce.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 1, 2022

Quebec parliament refuses entry to politicians over King Charles snub

QUEBECOIS politicians were denied entry to their parliament after refusing to swear fealty to King Charles.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2022

Gujarat Polls: JP Nadda, Amit Shah, Rahul Gandhi Urge People To Vote In Large Numbers

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also appealed to voters to vote in large numbers and contribute to strengthening democracy. Read on for details :

Dynamite News · Dec 1, 2022

David Pope defines democracy as Cartoonist of the Year

His depiction of the new Prime Minister surfing a "teal" wave summed it up.

The Canberra Times · Dec 1, 2022

Warning of risk of 'news deserts' as Scottish media institute launched

THE decline in local newspapers risks “driving democracy off a cliff”, the chair of a new Scottish media institute has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2022

Pro-democracy movement unites Chinese Australians as community speaks out against zero-COVID policy

Hundreds of protesters from Australia's Chinese community turned out in solidarity with those in China, the majority were Han Chinese people — the largest ethnic group in mainland China.

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Janusz Walus and parole for prisoners serving life sentences in South Africa: the weaknesses of the court's decision

The murder of Chris Hani, a South African liberation struggle hero, by Janusz Walus on 10 April 1993 almost derailed the country’s transition from apartheid to democracy. Now, almost 30 years later, the constitutional court has ruled that Walus (69) must be released on parole. The move has been met…

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022

Who is Jimmy Lai? The Hong Kong newspaper owner's upcoming show trial is symbolic of the struggle with the mainland and its values

Amid the widespread anti-zero-COVID protests in mainland China, political and judicial persecution in Hong Kong continues in the criminal court, where key pro-democracy figures and journalists are facing national security trials that could result in life in jail.

The Conversation · Nov 30, 2022

First Thing: Oath Keepers founder guilty of seditious conspiracy

Trial was biggest test yet for authorities after attack that shook foundations of democracy. Plus, Senate votes to protect same-sex marriages

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2022