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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

In Russia, The Arrests Are Spreading Quickly And Widely

July 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Russia, The Arrests Are Spreading Quickly And Widely

Moscow has increased repression and made more arrests in recent weeks as Putin seeks to control the narrative on the war in Ukraine.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia

Concern Grows For Nicaragua’s Political Prisoners

July 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Concern Grows For Nicaragua’s Political Prisoners

Nicaragua’s democracy has suffered under Daniel Ortega. This week, police took over five municipalities controlled by regime opponents.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, South America

Authoritarian Aggression Linked To Desire To Denigrate The High Status

July 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Internet Cut In Sudan's Capital Ahead Of Democracy Protests

A greater drive to destroy those who have achieved great success is linked to two major aspects of right-wing authoritarianism.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Worldwide

Internet Cut In Sudan’s Capital Ahead Of Democracy Protests

July 6, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Internet Cut In Sudan's Capital Ahead Of Democracy Protests

In an unprecedented move, Sudan’s junta cut off web access in Khartoum ahead of Thursday’s planned pro-democracy demonstrations.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Internet and Democracy, Sudan

Algeria Silencing Critics At Home And Abroad

July 4, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Algeria Silencing Critics At Home And Abroad

Algeria’s army is unravelling all democratic gains made up to the point of Bouteflika’s exit, silencing critics both at home and abroad.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships

Hundred New Laws Restricting Press Have Been Passed In Russia

July 4, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hundred New Laws Restricting Press Have Been Passed In Russia

Russia’s relentless assault on basic freedoms, notably press freedom, has led to hundred new laws limiting press access there.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Russia

Sudan At Least 7 Dead In Mass Protests Against Army Rule

July 4, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Sudan At Least 7 Dead In Mass Protests Against Army Rule

Seven people were killed last Thursday when the Sudanese military used live bullets to disperse crowds in response to protests.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Sudan

Russia Tightens Legislation On ‘Foreign Agents’

July 1, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Russia Tightens Legislation On 'Foreign Agents'

The State Duma enacted a new law Wednesday that will make it simpler for the government to designate dissidents as “foreign agents.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia, Spying and Privacy

Navalny Appeal Rejected; Another Kremlin Critic Jailed

June 30, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Navalny Appeal Rejected; Another Kremlin Critic Jailed

In his appeal, Navalny said prison officials forbade his attorneys from bringing necessary equipment to a court hearing inside a prison.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia

How Journalists Can Spot The Signs Of Autocracy

June 25, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

How Journalists Can Spot The Signs Of Autocracy

Although there are signs, tyrants can hide repressive rule behind the façade of democracy. Journalists can be trained to identify autocracy.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Worldwide

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