Democracy in Asia

View news about the struggle for democracy on the giant continent of Asia where giants of India and China hover large. Asia represents a huge portion of the human race where both the best and worst governments coexist.

China Angry as Dissident Receives Award

May 21, 2013
China's Blind Lawyer is Now a Major Democracy Activist

Dissident "Blind Lawyer" of China receives award based on years of activism

Khan Wins Redo Election in Pakistan’s Karachi

May 20, 2013
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Pakistan's Karachi confirms election win of Khan's party following assassination

Vietnam Dictatorship Accused of Activist Clampdown

May 18, 2013
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Renewed series of arrests and general repression against Vietnam activists

Myanmar Frees Another Batch of Political Prisoners

May 17, 2013
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Myanmar reforms continue apace as country looks for American support

Pakistan’s Tribal Areas to be Run by Khan

May 16, 2013
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Violent and undeveloped, Pakistan's tribal areas hold difficult challenge for Khan's allies

Major Repression Follows Vietnam Economic Pain

May 16, 2013
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Vietnam dictatorship arresting journalists and closing foreign media offices

Sri Lanka Dictatorship Clamping Down on Rights

May 16, 2013
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Political repression becoming norm in suffering post-war Sri Lanka

Pakistan’s Khan and Sharif Vow Unity

May 15, 2013
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High hopes for Pakistan's new leaders PM Sharif and competitor Khan

China Lawyers Beaten While Visiting Secret Jail

May 15, 2013
China activist Ai Wei Wei dancing Gangnam style in new video

Heroic China lawyers have been met with violence after trying to visit secret jail

Pakistan Election Was Most Fair Contest Ever

May 15, 2013
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A free and fair election in Pakistan has given hope of stability in Asian giant

Azerbaijan Dictatorship in New Internet Controls

May 14, 2013
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Repressive Azerbaijan dictatorship in new clampdown on internet freedom

Call for Unity Follows Pakistan Election

May 14, 2013
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New Pakistan Prime Minister Sharif calls for unity in plea to opposition parties

Philippine Ruling Party Gains Strength in Vote

May 14, 2013
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Resurgent President Aquino makes gains in local Philippines elections

Sharif Confirmed as Pakistan Vote Winner

May 14, 2013
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Pakistan election winner Sharif to lead a country in need of vast changes

Corrupt China Official Felled by Social Media

May 13, 2013
Information monopoly in China since Mao's day

Corruption is major problem that goes unaddressed with China's lack of free press