Thousands of delegates from around China are gathering in Beijing for annual session of the country’s rubber-stamp legislature and its advisory body.
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
Systematic Censorship of Younger Generation’s Music in Russia
Systematic censorship of younger generations music by Russian authorities forcing them to cancel concerts thus violating freedom of expression.
Sudan Tightens Emergency Rule as Protests Grow
President Omar al-Bashir this week issued four new emergency laws forbidding demonstrations and strikes, as well as imposing new economic restrictions.
Exposing How Impunity Emboldens Mideast Rights Violations
The world community’s “chilling complacency toward wide-scale human rights violations” emboldened governments to commit “appalling” violations.
Seeking a Path to Accountability for North Korea Rights Abuses
A survey by Seoul-based human rights NGO say there is unlikely to be accountability for past abuses without a complete change of regime in the North.
Algeria’s Bouteflika Faces Growing Protests Not to Run Again
About two months to go before scheduled presidential elections in Algeria, demonstrators protest possible fifth term for President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika.
Kim Jong Un Impersonator Deported from Vietnam ahead of Summit
Kim Jong Un impersonator deported from Vietnam ahead of summit before real North Korean leader meets U.S. President Donald Trump in Hanoi later this week.
UN Urges Egypt to Stop Executions Based on Forced Confessions
The U.N. Human Rights Office is urging Egypt to halt all executions and to conduct investigations into all allegations of people subjected to death penalty.
New Sudan PM Sworn in as Protesters Rally Against Emergency
Sudan’s Bashir swore in new PM Sunday as demonstrators called on the veteran leader to resign after he imposed a state of emergency across the country.
Chinese Rights Defenders Outline Successes Despite Tough 2018
Chinese human rights defenders outline successes in promoting and protecting human rights under hostile conditions says CHRD in its 2018 annual report.