Although there are signs, tyrants can hide repressive rule behind the façade of democracy. Journalists can be trained to identify autocracy.
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
Repression Launched Across Borders Leaves Democracies Struggling
What was formerly considered a bold move, such as assassinating a dissident in another country, has become ordinary for autocrats.
Mali Junta Sets Two-Year Delay For Return To Democracy
Mali’s interim admin stewarded by the junta announced on Monday that the country’s transition to democracy will take 24 months.
No Peace, Democracy For Chad A Year After Deby’s Deat
Idriss Deby, Chad’s then-leader, died an early death on the front lines fighting rebels. One year after, democracy is still to be achieved.
The Changing Face Of Tyranny In The 21st Century
Dictators in the 21 century are different – they’re “spin” dictatorships that manipulate info. They pose as Democrats and hold elections.
Foreign Governments Are Aggressively Targeting Dissidents In U.S.
Exiled activists are facing increasingly harsh retaliation from the countries they fled as authoritarianism spreads around the world.
Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Advocates Arrested
China has made new arrests in its crackdown against democracy in Hong Kong. Among the five arrested is retired Cardinal Joseph Zen.
Guinea Junta Bans Political Protests
The military junta ruling Guinea has banned political protests after announcing a three-year transition period before civilian rule is restored.
New Cuba Penal Code Tougher On Dissent
Officials in Cuba say the new penal code is modernizes the country’s laws but human rights groups, say it tightens restrictions on dissent.
Concerns Remain As Egypt Frees Activists And Critics
Towards Ramadan’s end on April 24, Egyptian authorities freed about 40 unjustly detained, including journalists. But this changes nothing.