Hundreds of thousands of ethnic Uighurs, along with Kazakhs and other Muslim minorities, have been sequestered in camps, which now number more than 1,000.
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
Now With Power To Rule China For Life, Xi Beset By Challenges
Just months after clearing his way to rule for as long as he wants, Xi Jiping, China’s President is beset by economic, foreign policy and political woes.
Russian Government Accused of Widespread Practice of Torture
A U.N. watchdog committee said Friday that torture is widely practiced throughout Russia and that perpetrators of these crimes are very rarely punished.
Iranian Police Beat Fans Chanting ‘Death to Dictator’ in Tehran
Security forces beat football fans chanting anti-government slogans at Tehran stadium, in the first confrontation since protests last December.
Thousands of Chinese Muslims Risk All to Protest Mosque Destruction
Thousands gathered at a mosque in northwestern China Friday to protest its planned demolition in a rare, public pushback to the government.
Is Democracy Good For Your Teeth?
Results from the 62 countries showed that countries categorized as Social Democratic and Liberal had better oral healthcare than did Dictatorial regimes.
US Weighs In on Saudi-Canada Dispute Over Jailed Dissidents
Follows criticism from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland who denounced the conservative kingdom for its recent arrest of women’s rights activists.
In Soviet Echo, Putin Gives Russian Army a Political Wing
Putin created a new directorate inside the Russian army to promote patriotism, evoking memories of a Soviet practice enforcing Marxism and Leninism
Cambodia Set to Become One Party State
In sham elections in which main opposition party was banned, the Cambodian People’s Party said it now controls all 125 seats in the National Assembly.
African Heads of State Ages
African Heads of State, who are currently all male, have an average age of 64.32 years. This situation appears to be at odds with the demographics in Africa as the continent’s population is youthful.