Routine abuse by government in jails common and investigators tortured Chinese official to confess
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
Russia and Belarus Dictators in Continued Confrontation
Russia’s attempt at dominating neighbors Ukraine and Belarus dictators seems to backfire publicly
Aging Dictators Holding Africa Masses in Poverty
Aging dictators holding onto power for decades keep large sections of Africa from changing
Trial Reveals Vast China Leadership Wealth and Power
Corruption at highest levels and vast China leadership wealth exposed during Bo Xilai show trial with plenty of propaganda in sensational political event
Prague Spring Activists Arrested by Russia Dictatorship
Russia dictatorship arrests peaceful protesters marking 1968 Prague Spring in Moscow
North Korea: Hell on Earth for Millions
North Korea: Hell. Some of North Korea reports from dissidents and refugees involve graphic violence
Dictatorship Bans Are Russia Winter Olympics Politics
Slide into dictatorship of Putin has made Russia Winter Olympics politics to ironic celebration
Sudan Journalist Receives Award for His Struggles
Faisal Mohammed Salih Sudan journalist receives award for reporting on Sudan’s genocidal dictatorship jailing many journalists and democracy dissidents
Will the Eritrea Dictatorship Reform?
Eritrea dictatorship reform to effect among world’s worst governments but reformers hold out hope
Fallen China Leader’s Family Faces Jail and Worse
When leaders lose power, entire fallen China leader’s family face collective political punishment