African dictators like Yoweri Museveni of Uganda are suspected of consolidating their power by creating false social media accounts.
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
Kazakhstan Unrest: Dozens Killed In Crackdown
Security forces in the Central Asian state of Kazakhstan say they have killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the main city, Almaty.
Dire Year For Human Rights In China In 2022
China’s communist party has no regard for human rights. However, 2022 is set to be a particularly dire year for human rights in China.
North Korea Claims Kim Jong Il Invented Burritos
North Korean state media has aired propaganda which claims Kim Jong-Il invented “wheat wraps,” which closely resemble burritos.
Kazakh Leader Issues Shoot-to-Kill Orders for Protesters
The little-known country of Kazakhstan one of the most autocratic in the world. Recent protests there have been met with brute force.
How Venezuelan Democracy Could Lose Battle Against Autocracy
While local and international players work hard to eliminate Venezuela’s autocratic regime, the country’s ruler is on a counter-offensive.
Iran Is Crushing What’s Left of Internet Freedom
New legislation in Iran would ban VPNs and restrict access to Instagram, choking the country’s burgeoning e-commerce sector.
Khashoggi Killers Living In ‘Seven-Star’ Villas
Suspects in the murder of renowned journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, are free and living in luxury accommodation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
TV Journalists Freed In Sudan After Mass Street Protests
Sudanese authorities disrupted phone lines and the internet, as well as the media, including Al-Arabiya, a satellite channel.
Myanmar Jails Celebrities Who Supported Democracy Protests
A court in Myanmar has sentenced three prominent celebrities to three years in prison apiece for their roles in anti-coup rallies.