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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.
Blind Lawyer of China Guangcheng Discusses Persecution
Blind lawyer Che Guangcheng discusses persecution and fight for China family battling repression
Obama Meets With Russia Civil Society Dissidents
Large meeting of Russia civil society, activists and dissidents greet Obama during G20 conference
Life and Work of Sri Lanka Human Rights Activist
Recent passing of famed Sri Lanka human rights activist Sunila Abeysekera brings reminder of her gallant work and of challenges ahead in post-war country
Fraud Gave Win to Putin Ally Says Russia’s Navalny
Candidate and dictator opponent Alexei Navalny claims fraud gave win to Putin ally during election in Moscow that was almost certainly rigged against him
Navalny Demands Public Recount of Moscow Vote
Mayoral recount of Moscow vote handed to dictatorship crony instead of opposition’s Navalny
Opposition Leader Navalny Holds Russia Rally
Alexei Navalny holds Russia rally in opposition to Putin dictatorship although he is no liberal
Public Opinion Polling North Korea Style
Opinion polling North Korea in nation closed off to outsiders is basically impossible but reports from dissidents and refugees are often extremely harrowing
Call for Chinese Political Prisoners Release Grows Louder
European Union joins growing calls for Chinese political prisoners release to protect public
Leading Russia Dissident Alexei Navalny Arrested Again
Constant pressure continues as Russia’s dissident Alexei Navalny arrested again in intimidation