Hundreds arrested including Pussy Riot outside show trial in Russia post-Olympic crackdown
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.
Russia Musicians Beaten With Horsewhip at Olympic Protest
Pussy Riot Russia musicians beaten and harassed in full view and support of Olympics police
VIDEO: Pussy Riot Releases New Olympics Announcement
Full video of Pussy Riot release attacking dictatorships crimes amid Olympic hypocrisy
Vietnam Dissident’s Conviction Drives Broader Democracy Worries
Most famous Vietnam dissident’s conviction is sign of impending crackdown on social freedom
Leading Cuba Dissident Launching Protest Newspaper
Digital newspaper to be launched in Havana by leading Cuba dissident Yoani Sanchez
More Guilty Verdicts as Historic China Crackdown Continues
Historic China crackdown has led to jail for growing number of democracy activists
Call Massive Pardon of Sudan Rebel Groups
Pardon of Sudan rebel movements would be massive step towards peace in violent nation
Trials and Prison for China’s New Democracy Movement
New Democracy Movement has faced severe repression since publicly calling for Chinese elections
China Scholar Escapes to Effective Exile Abroad
China Scholar Escape! University sacked him over what he argued were his political views.
Four Years Jail for Investigating China Corruption
Activist who was arrested after investigating China corruption receives jail for his heroic defiance