The countries with the greatest wealth disparity often had regimes that centralized power in a limited number of citizens.
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 Erasing H&M From Internet Amid Xinjiang Backlash
China is erasing H&M from the internet as part of its backlash against any businesses or individuals critiquing its actions in Xinjiang.
Hundreds arrested in Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protest
Belarus ‘Freedom Day’ protests were repressed as the Lukashenko regime enforces crackdown on the country’s pro-democracy swell.
How A Lack Of Term Limits in Africa Weakens its Democracy
African Presidents give spurious reasons for wanting third terms. But the lack of term limits in Africa weakens the continent’s democracy.
A Hard Time For Democracy In Asia
There is a hard time for democracy in Asia at the moment. This situation comes following four years of the Trump Presidency.
It’s Not Navalny and Putin. It’s Russian Democracy vs. Dictatorship
The continued focus on Navalny and Putin rather than the protest movement stifles the growth of an opposition movement in Russia.
Congo-Brazzaville Turns Off Internet Ahead of Presidential Elections
After internet and social media access in the Republic of Congo was cut, voting resumed on presidential election day on Sunday.
Congo-Brazzaville Elections: A Predetermined Outcome?
One of the candidates in Congo-Brazzaville elections this year is incumbent Sassou-Nguesso who is running for a 4th term in a row.
Martial Law in Myanmar a Death Knell for Fair Trials
Under Martial Law, charges under laws being used to prosecute peaceful protesters and journalists will now be tried by military courts.
Myanmar Army Imposes Martial Law As More Protesters Killed
Myanmar’s junta has declared martial law in six townships in Yangon and parts of Mandalay, after six more demonstrators were killed.