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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
Shadowy Forces Behind China Dictatorship’s Transition
Secretive top leadership behind China dictatorship’s transition keeps world in dark about future
China Military Transition Mirrors Aging Dictatorship
Top level shuffle during China military transition seen as critical to preserve Hu role: analysts
New Moscow Clampdown Targets Democracy Activists
Oil dictatorship’s Moscow clampdown targets democratic opposition leaders reminiscent of Soviets
Kuwait Dictatorship in Crackdown on Opposition
Political turmoil in Persian Gulf as Kuwait dictatorship in crackdown on those calling for reforms
Iran Dictatorship Internal Violence Reminicint of North Korea
Rape, Torture and Murder Are Common For Any Group That Dissents in System Behind Iran Dictatorship Internal Violence
Members of Russia Band Pussy Riot Sent to Siberia Gulag
Russia Punk Band Pussy Riot sent to Siberia gulag in dictatorship move against growing opposition
Jordan Dictator Abdullah Dissolves Parliament by Decree
Jordan Arab Spring Hampered by Dictator’s Repression of Liberal and Islamic Opposition as Abdullah Dissolves Parliament Again
China Dictatorship Prepares For Leadership Switch With Clampdown
China Dictatorship Prepares Secretive Leadership Selection Steeped in Violence and Mystery
Protest Seeks Imprisoned Saudi Arabia Activists Freedom
Dictatorship Continues to Detain and Torture Dissidents Denying Saudi Arabia Activists Freedom