Encoding laws outlawing criticizing Putin in Russia is another step backward for the country
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
Never Ending Quest For Free Speech in the Middle East
Despite decades of activism, free speech in the Middle East is still hard to find anywhere
Cambodian Facebook User Jailed For Posting Comment
Color revolution comments on Cambodian Facebook have led to jail sentence for Kong Raya
Introducing Pro-Chinese Hip-Hop Propaganda
Cult of President Xi Jinping is getting a boost from an unusual brand of hip-hop propaganda
Why Putin Can’t Kill the Russian Democracy Movement
The unbowed Russian democracy movement continues to fight despite repression of new dictatorship
Celebrating Dictator Mugabe’s 92nd Birthday
At Robert Mugabe’s 92nd birthday bash, guests dine on luxury while nation suffers another famine
How Much Would Buying Egyptian Dictator Sisi Cost?
After Egypt dictator Sisi offered to sell himself for nation, residents take chance to poke fun
A Resurgence in Nostalgia For Philippine Dictator Marcos
Why the current President found it necessary to once again denounce old Philippine Dictator Marcos
Is a North Korean Military Coup Becoming Likely?
Flailing economy and international isolation is making a North Korean military coup possible
30 Year Reign of Uganda’s Museveni to Continue
Fraudulent election and statements from Uganda’s Museveni will ensure continuation of dictatorship