A democratic recession has gained steam across West and Central Africa and is showing new signs ahead of elections in these regions.
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
Repressive Prison Terms For Former Cambodia Opposition Leaders
Recent jail sentences for exiled senior leaders of the dissolved Cambodian National Rescue Party are disproportionate, UN experts.
Myanmar Protesters Persist Following Deadliest Day
Following the deadliest day so far in protests against a military coup, protesters took to streets in cities and towns across Myanmar Thursday.
Prominent Russian Rights Organization Dissolves Amid Crackdown
Individuals and unregistered civic movements in politics and receiving foreign funding can now be labeled “foreign agents” in Russia, new law.
Cameroon: Survivors of Military Assault Await Justice
Yet another atrocity committed by Cameroon’s armed forces in the English-speaking regions has come to light, the rape of 21 women.
Think Tanks as Platforms for Authoritarian Influence
Report describes the ways in which authoritarian countries seek to use think tanks as instruments of sharp power.
China Censors the Internet. So Why Doesn’t Russia?
China and Russia are among the world’s most repressive states. But for some reason China censors the internet and Russia doesn’t.
Free Speech Under Threat in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s parliament is considering a draft new law that may undermine free speech. HRW proposed its publication and review.
Egypt: Escalating Reprisals, Arrests of Critics’ Families
Egyptians ousted Hosni Mubarak but a dictator seized power. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has ramped up repression of dissent.
China steps up online controls with new rule for bloggers
China is ever creative when it comes to repression. Chinese online influencers now need government approved credentials to post.