Egypt’s parliament advanced a proposal to amend the constitution in a way that could allow President Abdel-Fattah to stay in office well beyond 2022.
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
Chinese Rights Defenders Tell Their Stories of Government Harassment
Chinese rights defenders tell stories of how government authorities have intensified their efforts against activists while subjecting them to harassment.
Why Are Egyptian Lawmakers Planning to Amend Constitution?
A coalition of Egyptian parliamentarians will submit a request for constitutional amendments providing for a second chamber of parliament.
Sudanese Dictatorship in Strategic Game of Protester Catch and Release
Salah Abdalla “Gosh,” director of Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Service, announced the release this week of 186 so-called “protest” detainees.
A Look at Iranian Supreme Leader Khomeini’s Stand Against Nepotism
His image is on bank notes and in school textbooks in Iran, often as a black-and-white embodiment of the 1979 Islamic Revolution that changed the nation.
40 NGOs Worldwide Urging UN Resolution on China’s Rights Abuses
HRIC joins other 39 NGOs in an open letter to heads of government mission to UN in Geneva to address deteriorating human rights situation in China.
Cameroon’s Main Opposition Leader Kamto Arrested for Protest
Cameroonian authorities arrested opposition leader Kamto, after weekend protests that security forces dispersed with live bullets, wounding six people.
Life Under Al-Qaeda Rule in Syria Worsens With Arrests and Torture
An armed group with links to al-Qaeda has in recent months arbitrarily arrested scores of residents in areas under their control in Idlib, Hama.
Cameroon Police Arrest More Than 100 in Anti-Biya Protests
Cameroon says its police shot and wounded seven people, arrested 117 in several towns where protests of “electoral hold up” were organized on Saturday.
Myanmar Activists Push to End Police Brutality
Myanmar activists push to end police brutality with E.U spending 30 million euros on project to help the police adhere to international standards.