Yet another crucial turning point in the history of the beleaguered theocracy ruling regime
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 the Eritrea Regime is Among World’s Worst Dictatorships
It is high time to help Eritreans to establish responsible and capable party from now onward
Ghosts of History in Controversy Over Grave of Spanish Dictator Franco
Spain’s opposition parties voted to move the remains of dictator Franco out of a state-funded mausoleum
A Decent Incumbent Leads Pack in Iran’s Sham Elections
How might Iranian voters judge the incumbent, Hojat al-Islam Hassan Rouhani who is seeking a second term?
Why Congo’s Dictator Keeps Clinging to Power
President Joseph Kabila chosen to cling to power beyond his constitutional term limit
Slow Death of Venezuelan Democracy is Finalized
The move effectively gives the government license to write its own laws, a step closer to a dictatorship
Hundreds Arrested In Belarussian Anti-Government Rallies
Riot police in Belarus launched a massive crackdown on protesters trying to hold a banned march in Minsk
How the Russian PM Became the Target of Corruption Fighters
The story of how Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has become the target of a public outcry
African Governments Increasingly Successful at Reigning in Dictators
Leaders used to getting their way are now losing to NGOs, opposition parties and ordinary citizens
Putin’s Crimea Chief Calls For Restoring Russian Monarchy
Russia should reinstate the czarist monarchy, the regional head of Crimea declared