I spent hours everyday online. All of a sudden, the Chinese government was blocking YouTube. That content could not be found on any websites within the Great Firewall. I was depressed for a while, until I learnt the magic of VPN.
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.
China Killing Wrongfully Imprisoned Liu Xia by Denying Healthcare
Imprisoned Liu Xia’s crime is marrying her Nobel Prize winning activist husband Liu Jaibao
Brutal Death of China Activist is Blatant Repression
The prison system beating death of China activist Cao Shunli is end too familiar in giant nation
Ai Weiwei Tells China President Come See My Artwork!
Interview in German newspaper contains an invitation from iconic artist and political activist Ai Weiwei to China President Xi Jinping urging him to visit his latest art exhibition
Cao Shunli Dies in Jail for China Human Rights Work
Completely peaceful women’s human rights activist Cao Shunli dies in jail for China and its people
Russia’s Gulag Prisons Focus of Pussy Riot Rights Center
Move to reform gulag prisons with Pussy Riot rights center sure to irritate Russia dictatorship
World Conference of Eritrea Exiles and Diaspora in Germany
With one of worst dictatorships in Africa, conference of Eritrea exiles pushing hard for change
Vietnam Court Convicts Political Blogger for ‘Criticism’
After pleas of innocence, Vietnam Court convicts political blogger for up to seven years prison
Russia’s Leading Opposition Figure Navalny Arrested
Dictatorship’s arrest of opposition figure Navalny has broken any pretext of freedom to dissent
China’s Blind Lawyer Warns of Crackdown on Civil Society
Ukraine revolution protest could happen anytime China’s blind lawyer warn Communist dictatorship