Human rights groups worried after leading democracy advocate and dissident arrested in Cuba
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.
More Trials of Activists as China Clampdown Ramps-up
Dictatorship at work: China clampdown ramps up is intensifying with increased persecution of rights activists
VIDEO: Protest in Beijing for Democracy Leader on Trial
China dictatorship ends protests in Beijing for democracy leader facing show trial
Activist Shows Defiant Silence in China Show Trial
Xu Zhiyong, on trial for public assembly, displays defiant silence in China court
China President Corruption Revelations Lead to Crackdown
China President corruption report flies in face of public campaign for clean government
Chinese Academic Among Others Snared in Crackdown
Chinese academic among others snared as slide deeper into dictatorship underway in crackdown
Women Smuggles Poems Out of China House Arrest
In house arrest with her Nobel Prize winning husband, Liu Xia somehow smuggles poems out of China
Cambodia Dictatorship in Mock Trial of Protesters
Protest leaders face trial in Cambodia Dictatorship as thousands march for democracy
Thein Sein Hints Suu Kyi Eligibile for Burma President
In allowing Suu Kyi to run for President, Thein Sein can solidify the move to democracy. Therefore when Thein Sein hints Suu Kyi eligibile many notice
Obama Should Pardon Whistleblower Edward Snowden
To pardon whistleblower Edward Snowden would help the US develop its spying laws and Obama can make it happen