Between a rock and a hard place, longtime Belarusian dictatorship seems to be on verge of change
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
Can Cuban Human Rights Continue Backsliding?
Most repressive country in Americas worses as Cuban human rights campaigners and reporters targeted
North Korean Students Lack Interest in Kim Jong Un
Propaganda for Kim Jong Un has failed to convince new generation of North Korean students of deity
On Putin’s Other War Against NGOs in Russia
Independent voices are being snuffed out across Russia in Putin’s other war against local dissent
Conflicting Iraqi Emotions Stirred by Saddam Hussein Play
New Saddam Hussein play in London is time to reflect on what was won and lost in era of violence
Saudi Crucifixion Plans Draw International Condemnation
Court decision to order a Saudi crucifixion after beheading is sign of horrid state of rights
The Popularity of Illegal Foreign Radio in North Korea
World’s most repressive regime has its hands full trying to stop usage of illegal foreign radio
A Shortlist of Arrested Vietnamese Bloggers
Unreformed dictatorship controls media through intimidation such as arrests of Vietnamese bloggers
Saudi Arabian Envoy to Lead UN Human Rights Panel
UN Human Rights body gets Saudi Arabian envoy leadership in setback for proponents of good work
Jordanian Journalists Fear Security Law is Fresh Crackdown
Fear that a new law against terrorism is really designed as weapon against Jordanian journalists