The Zimbabwean government has pursued its crackdown on the opposition. Police on Monday arrested lawyer for MDC Alliance party spokesperson.
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
Rohingya Arrested in Myanmar Just for Traveling
Myanmar continues to oppress the Rohingya Muslim, arresting members of the group just for traveling on grounds of COVID-19 restrictions.
Faced with creeping authoritarianism, democrats must craft a new agenda
Over the last few decades, authoritarianism has gained more ground worldwide. Key expert argues that to face this threat democrats must craft a new agenda.
Chinese Citizen Journalist Jailed for Four Years for Wuhan Virus Reporting
A Chinese citizen journalist was jailed for four years for her livestream reporting from Wuhan as the Covid-19 outbreak unfurled.
Africa: ‘Repression and resistance the two key trends heading into 2021’
African states continue to record some of the fastest growth rates globally. But despite these economic strides, authoritarianism persists.
Uganda Issues New Directives for Foreign Journalists
Uganda, known to be an authoritarian state, has issued a new directive that aims to scrutinize journalists working for foreign media.
Will China’s totalitarian legacy postpone not prevent democratization?
Xi Jinping of China has embarked on neo-Stalinism. Experts argue that while it pursues totalitarianism it could also hasten China’s democratization.
France: Macron to Receive Al-Sisi on Heels of Repression
France is set to receive President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt December 7. President Al-Sisi has a track record of undemocratic governance.
Moldova election a blow to Russia’s regional dominance
Russia has long asserted dominance over neighbours. The election of pro-Western Maia Sandu as Moldova’s next president shows it is losing this grip.
How to save democracy from technology
Digital platforms’ concentrated financial and political control is like a stacked weapon sitting on a table, open indeed to ill-intentioned people.