Dissident, Russia opposition head, and democracy activist Navalny fighting his repression by dictatorship with mayoral bid
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 China Dissident Releases Damning Letter
Dictatorship exposed as jailed corruption fighter and China dissident releases damning letter
Dissident Blogger Ends Successful Vietnam Hunger-Strike
Dictatorship relieved as prominent jailed dissident blogger ends successful Vietnam hunger-strike
Yemen Women’s Activist Denied Egypt Access
Political work of Yemen Women’s Activist and Nobel Laureate has her banned from entering Egypt
Alexei Navalny’s Russian Allies Help Battling Dictatorship
Russia dissident Alexei Navalny’s Russian allies ensnared in trial like small time businessman
Another MP Supports Iranian Political Prisoners Freedom
Thousands of Iranian political prisoners freedom denied for support of democracy in vile prisons
Russia Musician from Pussy Riot Denied Jail Release
Dissident Russia musician from famous Pussy Riot denied jail release by dictatorship court hearing
Academic Institute For Thomas Paine Studies Founded
Institute For Thomas Paine to study life and work of democracy revolutionary Paine and to be based in his American home in New Rochelle in New York State
Another Batch of Burma Political Prisoners Released
Nation moving forward with revolutionary effort as Burma political prisoners released in reforms
Cambodia Dictatorship Bans Opposition From Vote
Returning leader learns Cambodia dictatorship bans opposition from running for President against dictatorship