State TV has frequent televised China confessions to discredit journalists and rights activists
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.
Family of China Dissident Protest at UN General Assembly
Wang Bingzhang is a free-speaking, God-fearing believer in democracy—and for that he is being jailed. The political dissident has been in solitary confinement in a southern Chinese prison for the past eleven years.
Celebrating Guy Fawkes Anti-Government Holiday
Celebrating Guy Fawkes Day is national pride of England and international anti-government symbol
The Journey of Dr. Wang Bingzhang (Part 1)
Kidnapped by Chinese government in Vietnam and subsequently sentenced to life in prison without a real trial, Dr. Wang BingZhang is a dissident
Fears for Safety of Jailed Russia Dissident Musician
Concerns over safety of jailed Russia dissident musician from Pussy Riot lost within gulag system
Dissident’s Plea to End Russian House Arrest Rejected
Democracy supporter remains confined for activism after state refusal to end Russian house arrest
Linking Art and Protest: Campaign to Free Wang BingZhang
While China’s newest internet crackdown policy has made news recently, pro-democracy activist Dr. Wang BingZhang continues to languish in a Chinese prison
Was Famous Russian Musician Lost Within Gulag Prisons?
It’s possible Pussy Riot Russian musician lost within gulag system as authorities search jails
Vietnam Facebook User Sentenced to 15 Years of Prison
Famous Vietnam Facebook user sentenced for “Abusing Democratic Freedoms” in widening repression
Twitter Kuwait Dissident Gets Huge Prison Term
Nation remains dangerous place for freedom of expression as shown in Twitter Kuwait dissident user jail sentence