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Dictatorships articles on Democracy Chronicles
Here you will find our latest news on dictatorships around the world. These articles attempt to shine a light on the ridiculous, bizarre, and inhumane ramifications that result from organizing human societies without consent of the humans. The worst abuses of dictatorships will be covered here as well as their most outrageous behavior. Also see our section on the Political Dissidents who struggle against dictatorships across the world.
“From the errors of other nations, let us learn wisdom.”
Thomas Paine
Why Authoritarian Regimes Attack Independent Universities
The once-thriving AUAF campus in Kabul is now under Taliban control, and most of its students and faculty have fled or are hiding.
Chinese Ambassador To The United States Explains Democracy
The Chinese Ambassador to the USA recently attempted to explain democracy, arguing for a democratic base to China’s communism.
The Largest Autocracy on Earth
With over 2.9billion active users worldwide, Facebook is simply the world’s largest autocracy according to a recent perspective.
Zimbabwe to Outlaw Private Voluntary Organizations ‘Dabbling’ in Politics
Zimbabwe is working on legislation that would make it illegal for PVOs to support or campaign for politicians in any election in the country.
Myanmar: UN urges international effort to restore democracy
The United Nations alleges widespread rights violations by Myanmar’s military junta, urges international efforts to restore democracy.
El Salvador president claims to be ‘coolest dictator’
A top US diplomat in El Salvador has expressed concerns after the country’s president, Nayib Bukele, said he was the ‘coolest dictator’.
Hong Kong elite vote in ‘patriots only’ election process
On Sunday Hong Kong formed the election committee ahead of the ‘patriots only’ election rule imposed by Chinese authorities in Beijing.
Pro-democracy camp loses seats in Macao assembly
Macao’s pro-democracy party lost their seats in the assembly after being barred from running for being “disloyal” to the regime.
El Salvador adopts bitcoin, young president dismantling democracy
El Salvador has adopted Bitcoin as legal tender, the first country to do so in the world. The policy is pushed by its young authoritarian President.