Responding to media reports that Google will shut down Dragonfly, its censored search app for China, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Kumi Naidoo
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
Cameroon Frees English Speakers Accused of Separatist Activity
More than 100 people in Cameroon, who had been arrested for attempting to create an English-speaking state, were freed Friday.
US Sportswear Traced to China’s Internment Camp Factory
Barbed wire and hundreds of cameras ring a massive compound of more than 30 dormitories, schools, warehouses and workshops in China’s far west.
Ugandan Opposition Venting New Concerns About Repression
Uganda’s political parties gathered to talk on growing criticism among opponents of longtime President and growing political repression in the country.
Putin Declares Intent to Control Rap Music in Russia
Alarmed by the growing popularity of rap among Russian youth, Putin wants cultural leaders to devise a means of controlling the popular music.
The African Union and the Struggle for Democracy in Africa
The AU hopes that an African-run system for observing and assessing democratic elections in the continent will help bring a democratic peace that can enable development in the continent.
Thai Government Lifts Politics Bans Ahead of Polls
Thai government on Tuesday lifted ban on political activities imposed when it seized power in a coup, action taken in preparation for 2019 polls.
Thailand Must Lift Draconian Speech Restrictions
Thailand’s junta should immediately end restrictions on the right to free expression so that credible national elections can be held on February 24, 2019.
Experts Worried Contentious Congo Vote Could Lead to War
Nobel laureate Mukwege said Congo’s election this month could lead to conflict if not free, fair and peaceful, and evidence suggests they will not be.
Tibetan Youth Self-Immolates Over China’s Tibet Policies
Drugkho’s protest brings the total number of self-immolations to roughly 155 in Tibet since February 2009. The majority of those self-immolators have died.