The recent death of Uzbekistan’s dictator has revived focus on the dangers of Central Asia’s strongmen
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
North Korea Executes Another Official With Anti-Aircraft Gun
Experts see continued purges going forward after North Korea executes another top official in bizarre fashion
Bloodied and Battered Ethiopian Protesters Refuse to Back Down
Government uses little restraint in repressing Ethiopian protesters as businesses with ties to state burned
Regional Stability in Question Following Death of Uzbek Dictator
Hardline Uzbek dictator Islam Karimov has died leaving no obvious successor and legacy of repression
Gabon Voters Know Better Than to Trust Election Results
Victory for ruling Bongo family who have ruled for five decades not credible as Gabon voters protest results
Unrest After Gabon Vote Cements Continued Bongo Regime
Protests across country met with violence after Bongo regime still to hold power after half century
Local Protests Growing Into Ethiopian Youth Political Movement
Violence won’t stop protests led by explosion of Ethiopian youth population and popular discontent
The Russian Corruption Epidemic is Getting Worse
Policies set at the top by Putin regime have led to an unstoppable epidemic of Russian corruption
Anti-Mugabe Protests Met With Tear Gas in Zimbabwe
Tear gas and police batons meet gathering of anti-Mugabe protests in Zimbabwe as tensions mount
Ethiopian Olympian Stages Dangerous Protest Against Regime
After winning medal in Rio, Ethiopian Olympian Feyisa Lilesa protest government repression