Freed billionaire Khodorkovsky helping other dissidents making pledges of further organized support for others jailed in Russia dictatorship gulag system
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.
Nation Denounced for Jailing Saudi Democracy Tweeter
Jailing Saudi democracy tweeter who called for constitutional monarchy is normal abuse of system
Edward Snowden in Passionate Letter to Brazilian People
Letter to Brazilian people reflects country largely supportive of NSA leaker Edward Snowden who revealed US spying on Brazil leaders
Dozens of Burma Political Prisoners Freed
As Burma political prisoners freed in new batch, program have reached massive numbers as newly freed celebrate with their families in private ceremonies
Family Seeks Jailed Iran Democracy Dissident Freedom
Untold number of political prisoners held in prison following crackdown on massive protest movement as one family fights for jailed Iran democracy dissident freedom
Will Reformist Iran President Free Political Prisoners?
Iran holds many key figures despite calls for leniency and amnesty but can reformist Iran President free political prisoners with his new post-vote power?
China Grassroots Democracy Groups Battle Persecution
China grassroots democracy group the New Citizen Party organizing democracy assemblies in towns across nation but dictatorship is clamping down on leaders
China Nobel Winner’s Wife Pleads for Her Freedom
China Nobel Winner’s Wife: Wife of China’s Liu Xia pleads to see independent doctor and basic rights during ongoing brutal home arrest
FOR HIRE: Professor Fired For Chinese Democracy Support
After being fired for Chinese democracy support, David Xia Yeliang seeks job at US universities
Wang Bingzhang: Founding Father of China’s Democracy Movement
Please rescue Wang Bingzhang, for he is the pioneer and the leader of China’s democratic movement. Please rescue Wang Bingzhang, because while his fate is shared by numerous democracy activists; his freedom would also pave the way for more Chinese people’s freedom.