The Russian Government is abusing legal system at an alarming rate, but the country’s activists continue to organize in secret.
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.
Turkish Journalist Arrested On Charge Of Insulting Erdogan
A Turkish court Saturday ordered well-known journalist Sedef Kabas to be jailed pending trial on a charge of insulting President Erdogan.
Cubans Who Joined July Protests Now Face Stiff Sentences
Scores of people facing stiff sentences in trials this month for their roles in the demonstrations of July 11 and 12, 2021 in Cuba.
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Released From Prison
Leung, who was jailed in 2018, first used a slogan that was popular during the 2019 protests and has since been declared illegal.
Belarusian Athletes: From Sports Stars To Exiles
Sportspeople who oppose Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko are forced into exile. But what has happened since they left Belarus?
Hong Kong Journalists Remain Defiant Despite Media Clampdown
After two independent media outlets shut down in Hong Kong in recent weeks, journalists speak of witnessing the end of an era.
Detained Ugandan Satirical Novelist Displays Signs Of Torture
Novelist and winner of the prestigious 2021 PEN Pinter Prize Kakwenza Rukirabashaija is the latest torture victim of the Ugandan regime.
Iranian Poet Dies In Prison After Being Detained
Iranian poet Baktash Abtin died after being arbitrarily detained. He is the latest victim of Iran’s repression of the freedom of expression
Mothers Demand Release Of Cuba Minors Jailed For Protests
The mothers say their children were detained and interrogated without the presence of adults, while prosecutors want 23 year sentences.
Russia Labels Pussy Riot Members Foreign Agents
Two members of the popular poppunk activist group Pussy Riot have been listed as “foreign agents” by the Russian government.