Iranian security forces have arrested popular football player Voria Ghafouri on charges of “tarnishing the reputation of the national team”.
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
China Protests Call For Xi To Step Down Over Covid Policies
Protesters pushed to the brink by China’s strict COVID measures in Shanghai called for the removal of the country’s all-powerful leader.
Under Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua Has Become A One-Party State
In sham elections on November 6th the ruling party Sandinista National Liberation Front won 153 out of 153 municipalities.
Egypt: Detentions, Repression Follow Protest Calls
Egyptian authorities reportedly detained hundreds of people in a nationwide crackdown following calls for anti-government protests.
Iran’s Doctors Have Joined The Uprising
Protest over a woman’s death over hijab rule spread have persisted in Iran since September. Doctors have joined in the demonstrations.
Bahrain Elections Held Amidst Political Repression
After a decade of human rights violations, Bahrain’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for November 12, are taking place amid repression.
Cameroon: Paul Biya Marks 40 Years in Power
Biya, who at 89 will notch[ed] up 40 years in power [last] Sunday, [becoming] one of the world’s longest-serving leaders thanks to iron-fisted rule.
France’s Weapons Industry Is Growing Rich Off Dictatorships
France’s arms industry has long armed authoritarian regimes like in Egypt and Saudi Arabia and is now setting sights on Europe due to the war in Ukraine.
Xi Jinping: The Making Of A Dictator
The 2,300 members of the Communist Party present – and all of China – will be required to applaud Xi as he embarks on a third term of office.
A Time Of Unease And Challenge For Democracy
With nations across the world increasingly wary of the leadership of the United States, the war in Ukraine poses a test for the West.