Authoritarian leaders rule by undermining controls to unlimited government. One way they do this is by subverting constitutional constraints.
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
Stand with North Korean victims
A coalition of rights-oriented groups says the South Korean government should re-engage on promoting accountability for human rights abuses in North Korea.
Arrested Zimbabwe Opposition MDC Activists Expected to Face Charges of Violence
At least 10 members of Zimbawe’s leading opposition party arrested Saturdary to appear in court Monday March 3, facing charges of promoting public violence.
Tanzanian Journalist Critical of President Magufuli Freed From Prison
Journalist Erick Kabendera, who was jailed last year after he criticized President Magufuli. A judge has ordered his release
Why the failure of the Arab Spring in Egypt is Mubarak’s Legacy
The push for democracy during the Arab Spring failed in Egypt. This was ultimately because of the groundwork laid down by the Hosni Mubarak’s regime.
Cameroon: The Ngarbuh Massacre
In complicity with armed ethnic Fulani, Government forces massacred several villagers in an Anglophone village in Cameroon, Human Rights Watch reports.
Here is how to defeat populism
There is agreement that populism is bad for democracy. Full democracies should learn from liberals fighting the good fight in less stable democracies.
The Iranian regime is facing a fundamental test of legitimacy
Iranians voted for a new parliament Friday. Hard-line factions are set to win the polls. This could cripple the more moderate president, Hassan Rouhani.
Return of military intervention in Latin America: Implications for Democracy
Military interventions were receding in Latin America. Their resurgence raises worries as to how they may impact democracy on the continent.
Report: Repression Intensifying in Zimbabwe As Old Guard, Military in Firm Control
It’s two years since the coup that brought him to power but nothing shows that Mnangagwa’s reforms will see the day of light. The army is still in control.