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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
China to Continue Mass Internment Of Muslim Ethnic Minorities
Former detainees have described the facilities as political indoctrination camps where they were forced to condemn Islam and declare loyalty to the Communist Party.
The Causes of Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis Are Politically Rooted
The economic crisis has its origin in pre-existing pathologies inside the political system over the last three decades so that a true recovery will require much more than wise economic management.
How a Sense of Impunity Emboldens Dictators to Get Rid of Enemies
Dictators and autocrats have always sought to silence dissenters, even ones that flee abroad to escape their grasp. They seem to only get bolder.
Is Europe Attempting to Strong-Arm Cambodia Towards Democracy?
Cambodia faces an economic collapse from European Union trade maneuvers designed to force its leader to walk back a prolonged political crackdown.
Amid Huge Crackdown, Egypt Detains Son Of Jailed Former President
Egyptian authorities detained the youngest son of jailed former president Mohammed Morsi on Wednesday without giving a reason.
Two Candidates Claim Victory In Cameroon Vote, Including Biya
Hundreds of youths marched through the streets of Yaounde, celebrating the so call victory of their candidate, Maurice Kamtos, in Sunday’s election.
Cameroon Goes To Polls; Biya Seeks To Extend 36-Year Rule
Cameroonians Sunday poll is widely expected to extend the 36-year rule of President Paul Biya and confirm him as one of Africa’s last multi-decade leaders.
North Korea Said to Have Stolen a Fortune in Online Bank Heists
North Korea’s hacking operations to gather intelligence and raise funds for the sanction-strapped government in Pyongyang may be gathering steam.
When Violence Flares, Ethiopia Continues To Turn Off Internet
The government of Ethiopia turned off the internet as protesters took to the streets while dozens of people died in ethnic clashes last month in the capital.