Cries of anger across Shiite communities follow peaceful cleric’s execution by Saudi Dictatorship
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
Zimbabwe Succession Struggle Threatens to Split Party
Security services to complicate the Zimbabwe succession competition following Mugabe passing
Repressed Ethiopian Media Seek International Support
Dictatorship is working overtime to muzzle Ethiopian media and the world has yet to take notice
Condemned Saudi Blogger on Hunger Strike in Jail
Protesting prison transfer, the condemned Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is refusing to eat
Russian Civic Activist Imprisoned for Attending Protests
Three year jail sentence given to Russian civic activist Ildar Dadin for role in protest movement
Dire Need For Dramatic and Permanent Arab Police Reform
Across the Middle East, rampant abuse of civilians by Arab police departments needs a solution
In Court, Rapper Calls For End to Angolan Dictatorship
Rapper and democracy activist Luaty Beirão continues battle against Angolan dictatorship in court
Women Testify of Torture at Trial of Chadian Dictator Habré
From 1982 until ousting in 1990, dictator Habré terrorized the people of Chad and now stands trial
The Sad Lessons From the Arab Spring’s Collapse
Ethnic violence has led to a re-entrenchment of dictatorship following the Arab Spring’s collapse
Rwandan Dictator Can Stay in Power Until 2034
Pliable Senate acts to ensure that longtime Rwandan dictator Paul Kagame will rule until death