The persecution of the Crimean Tatar community in Crimea is an ongoing reminder of how respect for human rights and democracy has precipitously declined.
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
Algerian Army Repeats Call to Declare President Unfit for Office
Algerian army chief repeats call to declare President Abdelaziz Bouteflika unfit for office and told opponents not to seek to undermine the military.
Judge Bars Bolsonaro’s Coup Celebration in Brazil
A Brazilian judge has ruled that the country’s president can’t celebrate of the March 31, 1964, coup that established a military dictatorship in Brazil.
Rights Watchdog Blasts Cameroon as Military Rejects ‘Biased’ Report
Human Rights Watch blasts Cameroon military on killing of citizens and burning down hundreds of homes. The government says the report is grossly biased.
Algeria Army in Spotlight as Nation Faces Popular Uprising
Regime’s days seemed numbered as the country’s ruling party and top labor union joined cascading calls for the ailing 82-year-old leader to resign.
Zimbabwe Security Seizes Democracy Book Penned By Opposition
Zimbabwean state security agents have seized a consignment of a new book written by Olusegun Obasanjo and MDC deputy chairperson Tendai Biti.
Brazil’s Military Coup Commemoration Causes Anger and Unease
President Jair Bolsonaro’s call to commemorate the anniversary of Brazil’s 1964 military coup is causing discomfort in Latin America’s largest nation.
Journalists Protest in Khartoum Over Crackdown of Press Freedoms
Journalists protest in Khatoum over crackdown on press freedom amidst most sustained challenge to Sudan’s al-Bashir since he took power in 1989 coup.
Ruling-Party Back Uganda’s Aging Leader for Another Term
Members of parliament from Uganda’s ruling party are backing President Museveni’s attempt to win another term, as adopted at their meeting late Sunday.
Powerful Algerian Party Abandons Beleaguered Bouteflika
An influential Algerian party that was a long-time supporter of Abdelaziz Bouteflika has criticized the ailing president for seeking to stay in power.