Elections · May, 2016 · Global Voices

The Committee for the Defense of Democracy accuses the Polish government of destroying the country's democratic foundations. So what now? Global Voices talks to three of the movement's figures.

Protests and Looting Rock Venezuela as Public Chaos Spreads

Latin America 17 May 2016

With shortages rising and a political crisis brewing, many have voiced worries that Venezuela seems to be flirting with potential disaster.

Ugandans Are Finally Back on Social Media After Days-Long Blackout

Sub-Saharan Africa 17 May 2016

The Uganda Communications Commission ordered the sites blocked for "security reasons" ahead of President Yoweri Museveni's inauguration. Authorities also blocked access to social media during elections in February.

Netizen Report: Facebook and Twitter Disappear in Uganda Amid Election Tensions

Uganda 12 May 2016

Mapping “disputed” areas could become a crime in India, Nepal gives Canadian man the boot over controversial tweets and a Russian social mediaite is convicted of promoting “separatism” online.