Major reform away from dictatorship in Myanmar as last releasing Burma political prisoners is done
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.
No More Burma Political Prisoners Left in Jail
Government claims all Burma political prisoners left in jail for political reasons have been freed
Thein Sein Says All Burma Political Prisoners Released
End of era as final large group from dictatorship marking all Burma political prisoners released
Democracy Movement Risking Lives for Chinese People
Steady democracy protests by Southern Street Movement presses on risking lives for Chinese people
Call to Release Iran Opposition Held Without Trial
Major liberal leaders under house arrest since protests as Iran opposition held without trial
Zimbabwe Ambassador Defects Fearing For Safety
Jacqueline Zwambila Zimbabwe Ambassador defects to Australia applying for refugee status in fear
Suu Kyi Adamant on Inclusion in Burma Presidental Vote
Despite difficulties now in the way, Burma’s Suu Kyi adamant on inclusion in Presidential election
Pussy Riot to Start Russian Human Rights Group
Repressed and jailed for political reasons, dissidents Pussy Riot start Russian human rights group
Freed Russia Dissidents Seek Putin’s Ouster
Musicians from Pussy Riot jailed for protests and other dissidents seek Putin’s ouster with renewed pressure this year
Freed Musician Denounces Conditions in Russia
Russia gulag prison system is core of dictatorship claims freed Pussy Riot musician