A human rights group says it has identified hundreds of locations where North Korea allegedly carried out public executions as a way to intimidate 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
Kazakhstan Protests as Nazarbaev’s Chosen Successor Nears Power
Polls have closed in Kazakhstan where police detained hundreds of protesters and several journalists as the country held a snap presidential election.
Explainer: Iranian Supreme Leader’s Hidden Administration
Pictures released from Iranian cabinet ministers’ meetings with the nation’s supreme leader, Khamenei often show little-known men in the back rows.
New Forms of Media Repression in Authoritarian and Open Societies
In democracies and authoritarian states alike, leaders intent on consolidating power are finding new ways to repress independent journalism.
Mass Arrests of Opposition Members in Cameroon
At least 350 members and supporters of Cameroon’s main opposition party, including its vice president, were arrested across the country this weekend .
Thousands Defy Police in Cameroon, Demanding Kamto’s Release
At least 73 people arrested in a protest in Cameroon as thousands of supporters of Kamto, defied a heavy police presence and staged protests.
Another North Korea Purge? Experts Are Divided
Report Friday that North Korea executed its top envoy to the United States following February’s failed summit between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump.
UN Report Says North Korean People Trapped In Cycle Of Corruption
The United Nations human rights report also accuses Kim Jong-un’s government of economic mismanagement, leaving its people fighting to get the basics.
Global Journalism’s Role In Fighting Networked Kleptocracy
A key feature of global kleptocracy is they have to move money around because often the places where they earn , make are not where they want to keep it.
China’s New ‘Social Credit System’ Is A Dystopian Nightmare
Imagine calling a friend.Instead of hearing a ring tone you hear a police siren, and then a voice intoning, “Be careful in your dealings with this person.”