Some of the worst dictators have strong supporters in Washington whose actions thwart Biden’s attempts to promote democracy.
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
Political Drama Raising Fears Over El Salvador’s Democracy
Salvador’s democracy is under scrutiny after lawmakers joined President Nayib Bukele to replace all judges on the Constitutional Court.
Zimbabwe Civil Society Protests Bill Broadening President’s Power
Zimbabwe’s civil society is dissatisfied with a new law giving the President broad political power including judiciary appointments.
Would People in Mainland China Choose Democracy If They Could?
How much do people in non-democratic countries like China want to live in a democracy during, and possibly after, the pandemic?
Why Is China’s Xi Jinping So Afraid Of Hong Kong?
Xi Jinping has unleashed a flurry of measures to crackdown Hong Kong’s democracy protests which rather expose his fear of the city.
Russia Crisis As Navalny Supporters Arrested En Masse
At least 1,700 were arrested and excessive force was used by Russian authorities in a crackdown on supporters of Alexei Navalny.
An Unexpected Constitutional Overhaul In Angola
Angola’s President João Lourenço wants a constitutional overhaul, leaving many to question why as he dismissed earlier calls to do so.
New Laws To Severely Deteriorate Belarus Human Rights
The Belarusian National Assembly’s Council of the Republic adopted three new laws on April 21, further restricting basic freedoms.
Joint Call For Release Of Saudi Human Rights Defenders
A year after the death of imprisoned Saudi activist Abdullah al-Hamid, NGOs call for accountability and release of rights defenders.
Russia Planning Ban On Groups Linked To Navalny
Moscow’s prosecutor’s office is seeking a court ruling banning some groups linked to Putin critic Alexey Navalny, declaring them “extremist”.