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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

Russia Tightens Legislation On ‘Foreign Agents’

by DC Editors - July 1, 2022

Russia Tightens Legislation On 'Foreign Agents'

The State Duma enacted a new law Wednesday that will make it simpler for the government to designate dissidents as “foreign agents.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia, Spying and Privacy

Navalny Appeal Rejected; Another Kremlin Critic Jailed

by DC Editors - June 30, 2022

Navalny Appeal Rejected; Another Kremlin Critic Jailed

In his appeal, Navalny said prison officials forbade his attorneys from bringing necessary equipment to a court hearing inside a prison.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia

How Journalists Can Spot The Signs Of Autocracy

by DC Editors - June 25, 2022

How Journalists Can Spot The Signs Of Autocracy

Although there are signs, tyrants can hide repressive rule behind the façade of democracy. Journalists can be trained to identify autocracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Worldwide

Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling

by DC Editors - June 13, 2022

Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling

What was formerly considered a bold move, such as assassinating a dissident in another country, has become ordinary for autocrats.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Political Dissidents, Worldwide Corruption

Mali Junta Sets Two-Year Delay For Return To Democracy

by DC Editors - June 8, 2022

Mali Junta Sets Two-Year Delay For Return To Democracy

Mali’s interim admin stewarded by the junta announced on Monday that the country’s transition to democracy will take 24 months.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Mali

No Peace, Democracy For Chad A Year After Deby’s Deat

by DC Editors - June 8, 2022

No Peace, Democracy For Chad A Year After Deby's Deat

Idriss Deby, Chad’s then-leader, died an early death on the front lines fighting rebels. One year after, democracy is still to be achieved.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships

The Changing Face Of Tyranny In The 21st Century

by DC Editors - June 8, 2022

The Changing Face Of Tyranny In The 21st Century

Dictators in the 21 century are different – they’re “spin” dictatorships that manipulate info. They pose as Democrats and hold elections.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Election Science, Worldwide

Foreign Governments Are Aggressively Targeting Dissidents In U.S.

by DC Editors - June 4, 2022

Foreign Governments Are Aggressively Targeting Dissidents In U.S.

Exiled activists are facing increasingly harsh retaliation from the countries they fled as authoritarianism spreads around the world.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Political Dissidents, Worldwide

Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Advocates Arrested

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Advocates Arrested

China has made new arrests in its crackdown against democracy in Hong Kong. Among the five arrested is retired Cardinal Joseph Zen.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Dictatorships, Hong Kong

Guinea Junta Bans Political Protests

by DC Editors - May 17, 2022

Guinea Junta Bans Political Protests

The military junta ruling Guinea has banned political protests after announcing a three-year transition period before civilian rule is restored.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Dictatorships, Guinea

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