While Syrians affected by the decade-long civil war see the ongoing electoral process as a fraud, Assad is of his regime’s victory.
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
Apple Must Resist Anti-Democracy Pressure From China
Apple argues it has strong security systems in China but the tech should instead resist the anti-democratic pressure from China.
Belarus’s Channels Of Civil Society Are Being Destroyed
Tut.by, a Belarusian website that reported on protests against President Lukashenko’s election fraud, has been taken offline.
Myanmar Army Controls Its Soldiers’ Lives, Minds and Finances
Myanmar’s strong army, the Tatmadaw, has complete control over its soldiers’ lives. Those who abandon ship pay a high price.
In Spite Of France, Chad Still Deserves Democratic Governance
Chad’s future and stability are threatened more so by the lack of democracy further eroded by the recent coup than by the Islamist insurgency.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange Halted Amid Political Turmoil
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange halted after authorities froze the assets of pro-democracy activist and media tycoon, Jimmy Lai.
How Europe Helps Authoritarian Regimes To Export Repression
Extraditing activists and tight migrant controls are some ways in which western democracies are promoting authoritarian regimes.
Uganda Dictator Museveni Sworn In for Sixth Term
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni took the oath of office for the sixth term on Wednesday, as he had done five times before.
Pakistani Military Remains The Nation’s De Facto Ruler
When he ran for office, Imran Khan pledged to reform politics in Pakistan but the Pakistani army remains Pakistan’s de facto ruler.
Hong Kong Pulling Democracy Books From Library Shelves
Hong Kong is pulling democracy books from library shelves. This is taking place as China takes measures to end democracy in the city.