Berkovich and Petriychuk where charged with justifying terrorism over a play about Russian women marrying Islamists in Syria.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Women Of Iran Are Not Backing Down
In a country where the Persian language prioritizes the female in its sentences women are finally demanding their rights be prioritized.
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.