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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.
Popular Jailed Vietnam Dissident Wins Award
Popular jailed Vietnam dissident was imprisoned for supporting democracy through social media
Dictatorship Sends Qatar Poet to Prison for 15 Years
Government has backed some Arab Spring uprisings but sending Qatar poet to prison is shows freedom
Reformist China Professor Sacked After Calling for Democracy
Speaking of democracy gets reformist China professor sacked in overly political university system
VIDEO: Crackdown on Dissent Seen Worldwide
Governments around the world are changing laws to allow police to crackdown on dissent in public
Sick Imprisoned China Activist Zhu Yufu Denied Doctor
Activist Zhu Yufu denied doctor later arrested after trying to visit ill China democracy activist
After 23 Year Wait, Suu Kyi Claims Sakharov Prize
Burma’s leading democracy icon Aung Suu Kyi claims Sakharov Prize for her human rights dedication almost quarter century after it was first awarded to her
Famed Algerian Political Cartoonist Jailed
Popular Algerian political cartoonist is arrested by dictatorship for criticizing dictatorship
Russia Holding Political Prisoners in Psychiatric Hospitals
Holding political prisoners in psychiatric hospitals was favorite tool of Russia’s Soviet Union
New Batch of Burma Political Prisoners Get Freedom
Burma releases dozens of political prisoners in good sign of continued road to reform