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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.

Outrage After Russian Director And Playwright Detained

May 11, 2023 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Outrage After Russian Director And Playwright Detained

Berkovich and Petriychuk where charged with justifying terrorism over a play about Russian women marrying Islamists in Syria.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Russia

Belarus Journalist Taken From Plane Sentenced To 8 years

May 7, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Belarus Journalist Taken From Plane Sentenced To 8 years

The arrest of opposition blogger Raman Pratasevich shocked the world when Belarus forced his Ryanair flight to Lithuania to land in Minsk.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Belarus, Europe, Political Dissidents, Russia

Iranian Secret Committee ‘Punished Celebrities Over Dissent’

April 28, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Iranian Secret Committee 'Punished Celebrities Over Dissent'

Iran’s Secret committee sent a list of 141 to the economy ministry, including celebrities, raising more worries over freedoms.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Asia, Celebrity Politics, Iran, Political Dissidents

Coercive Bargaining In Kenya’s Anti-Government Protests

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Coercive Bargaining In Kenya’s Anti-Government Protests

Kenya’s anti-government protests have been characterized by both peaceful demonstrations and violent clashes with police.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Democracy Protests, Kenya, Political Dissidents

Imprisoned Journalist Is Latest Escalation In Algeria Media Crackdown

April 5, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Imprisoned Journalist Is Latest Escalation In Algeria Media Crackdown

Abdessalem Bouchouareb has been convicted in Algeria as part of an ongoing media crackdown, raising worries over press freedom.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents

Pussy Riot Will Receive This Year’s Woody Guthrie Prize

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Pussy Riot Will Receive This Year's Woody Guthrie Prize

Russian performance collective Pussy Riot will receive this year’s Woody Guthrie prize honoring art for social change, award organizers said Thursday.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Celebrity Politics, Political Dissidents, Pussy Riot, Russia

Exile Or Prison: Egypt’s Offer To Critics Abroad

March 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Exile Or Prison: Egypt’s Offer To Critics Abroad

Egyptian authorities are refusing to provide identity documents, including passports, birth certificates, and national IDs to critics living abroad.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Egypt, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Who Was Freed In Nicaragua’s Surprise Political Prisoners Release?

March 14, 2023 by DC Editors 1 Comment

Who Was Freed In Nicaragua's Surprise Political Prisoners Release?

Over 200 Nicaraguans, including presidential candidates Maradiaga and Chamorro, were released from prison and flown to the US.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Political Dissidents

The Women Of Iran Are Not Backing Down

January 30, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

‘Baraye,’ Anthem Of Iran’s Protest Movement, Wins A Grammy

In a country where the Persian language prioritizes the female in its sentences women are finally demanding their rights be prioritized.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, Iran, Political Dissidents, Women and Democracy

Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown

January 20, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Baluchs In Eastern Iranian Province Defy Protest Crackdown

Protesters marched across the streets in Sistan and Baluchestan January 13, as Iran’s Shia clerical rulers have intensified repression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Iran, Middle East, Political Dissidents

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