Open discussion of the crackdown is forbidden in China, where by some estimates more than a thousand died
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
Court Shuts Down Independent Kazakhstani News Site
Kazakh court ordering the closure of the independent website Ratel.kz and takes action against its editor
Cuba Updating Constitution But Without Political Reforms
The current constitution was adopted four decades ago at a time when Cuba was a pillar of the Soviet Bloc
Journalists covering Iran face restrictions, harassment, and surveillance
Journalists in Iran are still recovering from a government crackdown after the disputed 2009 election
#termisup: A Message For Africa Day May 25, 2018
The amount of lives lost because of third-termist drives is appalling. Africans cannot keep losing their lives so that a few can enjoy power. Africa’s development cannot continue to be held hostage by these few.
Activists Allege Killings in Iran Police Protest Crackdown
Security forces shot and killed several people the night before in a southern city where marchers were protesting
Saudis Arrest Activists Who Campaigned for Women’s Right to Drive
Authorities have detained activists, including three of the country’s most prominent women’s rights campaigners
Revealing China’s Mass-Indoctrination Camps For Muslims
Authorities in a Muslim region have ensnared hundreds of thousands of Muslim Chinese in mass internment camps
New Study Links Conflict to Lack of African Term Limits
The connection between term limits and conflict reflects the source of political violence in Africa
VIDEO: Modern Authoritarianism and the Struggle For Democracy
Examining the challenge posed by modern authoritarianism and how governments and activists may overcome it