Hong Kong legislature issued draft bill calling for stiff punishment for anyone who “display any behavior that is disrespectful” to Chinese national anthem.
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
Sudan’s Bashir Vows to Stay in Power as Protests Rage Nearby
Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir vows he would stay in power, as protesters massed a few miles away calling for him to quit over an economic crisis.
Congo Opposition Campaign Says Is Talking With Kabila on Transition
A Congolese presidential candidate’s representatives have met with outgoing President Joseph Kabila’s camp to ensure a peaceful transfer of power.
China Rights Lawyer Likely Disbarred for Defending Client
Authorities in China’s southern Guangdong province are expected to soon revoke license of a prominent rights lawyer, apparently for defending his client.
Truth Commission on Jammeh Opens Hearings in Gambia
Two years after President Yahya Jammeh left power in Gambia, truth commission probes into abuses carried out during his more than two decades in power.
China’s Stage-Managed Xinjiang Tour Fooled No One
China’s authorities recently escorted diplomats from a dozen countries and a handful of foreign journalists on a highly controlled visit to Xinjiang.
Sudanese Government Stepping Up Violence to Quell Protests
Sudan’s government is stepping up violent efforts to quell widespread protests in the country, according to a demonstrator interviewed on a VOA program.
China Targeting Prominent Uighur Intellectuals
China since 2017, has ensnared hundreds of Uighur intellectuals targeted in sweeping crackdown in Xinjiang region forcing Muslims in indoctrination camps.
Sudan Police Fire Tear Gas at Anti-Bashir Protesters
Sudan police fired tear gas at protesters in Sudan’s capital on Sunday, as demonstrations calling for Bashir to step down continued for the third week.
Dictatorship in Control After Attempted Gabon Military Coup
Bongo has been in office since 2009. His father ran the oil-rich country before him, and many have criticized the family for profiting off the country.