Government attacks on Chinese free speech continue to snare best proponents of people’s rights
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
Political Comedians Targeted by Modern Dictators
State power increasingly abused as artists and political comedians targeted by sensitive tyrants
Protests and Anger Target Sudan Election Farce
Dictator Bashir fools no one as local and international observers denounce Sudan election farce
Congo Dictator Pressured by Nigerian Democracy Progress
Joseph Kabila, the longtime DR Congo dictator pressured to quit his battle to hold onto power
Why You Shouldn’t Spend Your Vacation in Dictatorships
Planning a trip to vacation in dictatorships like Iran can help prop up repressive governments
Arab Spring Year Four: Nation by Nation Analysis
Violence, religious extremism and struggling peaceful democracy movements in Arab Spring Year Four
Zimbabwe Activist Abducted, Hints of Post-Mugabe Rule?
Fears that harsh dictatorship to continue after Mugabe’s death after Zimbabwe activist abducted
How to Interpret the Iranian Mullah Power Struggle
Poorly organized opaque process for determining Iranian Mullah power leaves much to be desired
Police Accused in UAE Political Activist Disappearances
Police invites to UAE political activists followed by disappearances raising fear of crackdown
Freedom House’s Repression and Freedom Art Contest
Submit your work to 2015 Images of Repression Photography and Freedom Art Contest by Freedom House