China scrapped term limits and enabled President Xi Jinping to concentrate power. This situation has serious implications. Among others, Xi is now fully responsible for any setbacks and policy failures that may come.
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 Democracies Can Fight Authoritarian Sharp Power
Democracy observers have viewed authoritarian influence via outdated lens, even as autocrats like China and Russia embed themselves in democratic societies.
Will Omar Al-Bashir Modify Sudan’s Constitution To Keep Power?
Reports say that Omar El-Bashir of Sudan intends to modify the constitution of Sudan to run for a third term in 2020. Wanted by the ICC, presidential immunity may serve Bashir well.
Security Forces Tortured Ugandan Opposition Lawmakers
Ugandan government is under pressure from human rights activists to explain pictures and reports of the brutal torture of legislators by security forces.
Google Workers Protest Work on Great Firewall of China
Google is planning a return to China. With the project in its early stages and shrouded in secrecy, employees are demanding transparency.
Eritrean Fighter Pilot, Escapee, Calls For Justice For Jailed Compatriots
Dejen Ande Hishel an elite Eritrean fighter pilot. Trained in Russia and flew twin-engine MiG-29 Soviet jets during Eritrea’s war with Ethiopia in the 1990s.
Long Prison Terms For Editors Of Dervish News Outlet In Iran
Iran media focusing on Dervish minority says two of its editors received lengthy prison sentences for involvement in anti-government protests in February.
A Brief Overview of Cuban Constitutions Since 1976
Cuba has begun its walk towards a new era, modifying its constitution by recognising private ownership of property, the creation of a free market, etc.
China Denies Detaining 1 Million In Muslim Re-Education Camps
A Chinese official has denied that over 1 million Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic minorities are being held in re-education camps in Xinjiang Uyghur.
Public Debates on Cuba’s Constitution Can Be Makings Of Democracy
The most surprising move in this is that citizens have been invited to discuss the new Constitution. It seems there is opening to transform Cuba into a Socialist republic. Let’s hope these debates will be rigorous.