Attempts to end brutal campaign fall flat as China dissident decries family repression from exile
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.
Jailed Russia Musician Starts Hunger Strike
Dissident and Pussy Riot Russia musician starts hunger strike in Siberian gulag in protest
Continuation of Chinese Internet Freedom Crackdown
By continually launching attacks in Chinese internet freedom crackdown nation warns civil society
Freed Iran Dissident Vows Activism to Continue
Dictatorship holds many political prisoners, but freed Iran dissident vows activism raising hope
Cuba Musician Defies Censors to Call for Democracy
Famous Cuba musician Roberto Carcasses uses time on state run tv to launch call for democracy – Cuba Musician Defies Censors for Democracy Call!
Leading Iran Democracy Dissidents Gain Freedom
Leading Iran democracy dissident release highly important sign of potential thawing in repression
Freed Myanmar Dissidents Fight to Restart Lives
Freed Myanmar Dissidents released from prison, generation of political activists must restart shattered lives
China Democracy Activist Sun Wenguang is Last of Kind
Fighting for China for 50 years, democracy activist Sun Wenguang remains committed to elections
Pakistan’s Malala Wins Human Rights Award
Malala wins human rights award as Pakistan’s leading voice for women’s education amid violence
Burma’s Suu Kyi Meets Dalai Lama in Prague
Myanmar opposition leader Aung Suu Kyi meets Dalai Lama in consultation over democracy activism