Russian Punk Band Member: A member of the Russian punk band group Pussy Riot has ended her hunger strike in opposition to the conditions of the prison that she is being held in
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.
Vietnam Condemned After Jailing Democracy Dissident
Dissident to dictatorship convicted in political show trial and Vietnam condemned after jailing
China’s Guangcheng Keeps Pressure on Dictatorship
Leading dissident Che Guangcheng keeps pressure on dictatorship from exile vowing more activism
Dissident Vietnam Lawyer Faces Trial
Dissident Vietnam lawyer prepares to stand trial in case that will test judicial independence
Hundreds of Political Prisoners in Vietnam Jails
Dictatorship holds hundreds of political prisoners in Vietnam jails often for criticizing misrule
Jailed Musician From Pussy Riot Ends Her Hunger Strike
Imprisoned musician of Pussy Riot ends her hunger strike deep in Russia modern gulag prison system
Jailed Russia Musician Hospitalized in Hunger Strike
Dissident from Pussy Riot, a jailed Russia musician hospitalized amid her ongoing hunger strike
China Human Rights Activist Disappears After Arrest
China’s leading human rights activist disappears after arrest before major meeting on abuses
Jailed Russia Musician Moved to Hospital Amid Hunger Strike
A hunger strike continues as Russia musician moved to hospital in protest at prison detention
Jailed Iran Dissident’s Father Calls for Freedom
Reformist President receives plea for leniency from journalist and jailed Iran dissident’s father