Civil War killed 200,000, but Guatemalan dictator to face genocide trial that will focus on specific massacre with strong evidence for serious conviction
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
Dictatorship Denounced for Jailing Peaceful Saudi Activists
Oil rich dictatorship uses brutal methods in jailing peaceful Saudi activists to rule from Riyadh
China and Russia Dictatorships Forming Axis of Power
Connected China and Russia dictatorships forming axis that is the greatest opposition to democracy
Russia Worries About Venezuela Oil Contracts
Chavez death opens Russia worries about Venezuela possibility of new foreign policy in oil giant
Zimbabwe Radios Are Banned As Elections Draw Near
In a preemptive strike against free elections, Zimbabwe radios are banned including all shortwaves
Ethiopia Dictatorship Keeps Pressure on Civil Society
Ethiopia dictatorship keeps political repression as the norm with mild economic stability
More Zimbabwe Police Trouble Signs as Election Approaches
Elections could be key if Mugabe allows free and fair vote but Zimbabwe police trouble signs worry
Brutal China Secret Prison System Given New Look
Dictatorship allows local officials to hold people indefinitely in China secret prison system: China begins to open its system of secret locally run jails
What is Power? Author Analyzes Sources of Political Power
Everyone has power. Everyone. And, I don’t believe that power is a bad thing. See the Sources of Political Power.
Azerbaijan Dictatorship Attacks Peaceful Demonstration Against Brutality
Dictatorship in Azerbaijan has become more extremist with police attacks on opposition demonstrations