The Latest Breaking News from Democracy

A Turbulent US this July 4, but Many See Cause to Celebrate

Independence Day has arrived as the United States is rocked by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection, awash in turmoil over high court rulings on abortion and guns and struggling to maintain the bonds that keep it together. Yet many also see cause to celebrate Monday: the deadly danger of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 4, 2022

We delivered what we promised: Yogi Adityanath

However Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav said that in the 100 days, the BJP government has misused power and weakened democracy

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2022

Is it nationalisation of Operation Kamala?: HDK

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The Hindu · Jul 4, 2022

West African bloc eases sanctions on Mali over democracy plan

Presidents of West Africa’s regional bloc agreed Sunday to lift economic and financial sanctions on Mali after the nation’s military leaders agreed to a return to democracy by 2024.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2022

West African leaders lift economic and financial sanctions on Mali

Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Sunday lifted economic and financial sanctions imposed on Mali, after its military rulers proposed a 24-month transition to democracy and published a new electoral law.

Reuters · Jul 3, 2022

Supreme Court verdict on PM Modi clean chit historic: Amit Shah

The Home Minister claimed that the Congress has become a party of family, with many of its members fighting for democracy within the party

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2022

The Observer view on China’s rule over Hong Kong

However much it offends our sensibilities, what can the west really do about Xi Jinping’s warped version of democracy?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3, 2022

Brazil's Lula says he will not tolerate threats against institutions

Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is leading in the polls for Brazil's October presidential election, said on Saturday he will not tolerate threats against institutions, and that the armed forces need to commit to democracy.

Reuters · Jul 2, 2022

Uddhav Thackeray camp tries to secure loyalty

Reports of affidavits surface

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022

Tunisia’s draft constitution: Ending the parliamentary regime, or undoing democracy?

Tunisian President Kais Saied delivered his draft for a new constitution to the public on Friday after months of political turmoil. A referendum is expected to be held on July 25 to decide the document’s fate, and, according to some, the fate of the only democracy to emerge from the…

France 24 · Jul 2, 2022