King Salman issued a wide-ranging overhaul of top government posts, including naming a new foreign minister, following the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
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
How Will Russia Change Constitution to Remove Putin Term Limits?
The speaker of Russia’s parliament raised the possibility of changing the constitution to allow Putin to remain in power beyond the end of his current term.
Free Chinese Rights Lawyer Wang Quanzhang Now!
There has not been any resemblance of justice in today’s show trial of human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang for “subversion of state power” in China.
China Arrests Marxist Student Leader for Celebrating Mao’s Birthday
China detained well-known Marxist student activist at a top university on Wednesday for attempting to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Mao Zedong.
Egypt’s 2 Ex-Presidents Appear in Same Courtroom
Egypt’s two ex-presidents, appeared Wednesday in same courtroom with Hosni Mubarak testifying in retrial of Mohammed Morsi on prison breaks related charges.
El-Sissi’s Call on Egyptians to Lose Weight Creates a Stir
El-Sissi’s call on Egyptians to lose weight creates a stir as he railed overweight people and told Egyptians they must take better care of themselves.
In Vietnam, Big Brother Is Watching Everyone
Vietnam should postpone the application of the Law on Cyber Security and revise it to bring it to conformity with international law.
Saudi Reforms Include Car Races and Concerts, But No Criticism
Young Saudis and international visitors partied into the night at concerts by Enrique Iglesias, The Black Eyed Peas and DJ David Guetta in Saudi Arabia.
Cameroon Suspends Journalists and Media Outlets
Cameroon has suspended 16 journalists and seven news outlets for periods ranging from one month to six months for what it calls media offenses.
Russia to Fine Activists if Minors Join Protests
Russian will fine protest organizers if young people take part in their demonstrations, under a bill signed off by lawmakers in parliament’s lower house.