What was formerly considered a bold move, such as assassinating a dissident in another country, has become ordinary for autocrats.
Political Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles
In this political dissidents section, DC highlights people who actively challenge established dictatorships, putting their lives on the line for democracy. Also see our entire section on the Political Dissidents who fight dictators around the world or our main section on World Democracy.
Iranian Artists-In-Exile Find A Vehicle For Protest
Opponents of Iran’s despotic regime have put an artistic gloss on their dissent by using a car previously owned by a Romanian dictator.
Foreign Governments Are Aggressively Targeting Dissidents In U.S.
Exiled activists are facing increasingly harsh retaliation from the countries they fled as authoritarianism spreads around the world.
Dissident Artists On Trial In Cuba, Face Years In Prison
Two dissident artists went on trial in Cuba on Monday, facing years in prison after being arrested last year.
Global Initiative To Free Political Prisoners Launched
Freedom House has begun a new campaign to free political prisoners around the world, with a special focus on human rights activists.
Martial Law Brings Crackdown in East DR Congo
Since the DRC government established martial law in the conflict-ridden east ten months ago, the military has crushed dissidents.
Russia Seeks 13-Year Jail Term For Kremlin Critic Navalny
Russian prosecutors asked a court to sentence Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to 13 years on charges of fraud and contempt of court.
New Culture Of Dissent Remaking Cuba’s Politics
Living standards in Cuba have steadily fallen over the last few decades. If better institutions are put in place, problems could be averted.
Africa’s Whistleblowers Pay A High Price For Their Courage
Whistleblowers in Africa countries face dismissal, violence and murder. Extensive legislation seldom offers real protection for them.
Popular Tibetan Singer Dies Of Self-Immolation Protest
Tsewang Norbu, 25, famous Tibetan singer died of self-immolation on 25 February this year protesting Chinese government repression.