Under threat of jail, attempts to intimidate Russia opposition dissident election campaign
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.
China Corruption Fighters Jailed by Dictatorship
More anti-corruption activists, democracy supporters, and China corruption fighters jailed in growing China crackdown
Russia Dictatorship Dissident Harassment Continues
A court on Friday unexpectedly freed protest leader Alexei Navalny pending his appeal after extensive ordeal of Russia dictatorship dissident harassment
Russia Dictatorship Sends Democracy Dissident to Gulag
Dissident to Gulag: Major opposition dissident to spend years in Russia dictatorship jails in major tragedy
Russia Dictatorship Dissident Running for Moscow Mayor
Longtime Putin opponent Navalny on trial amid repression yet dissident running for Moscow mayor
Pakistan Female Education Activist Pushes Deep Change
International icon and Pakistan female education activist Malala has relaunched campaign after surviving assassination and receiving constant threats
Cambodia Dissident Home to Join Opposition in Election
Recently pardoned Cambodia dissident home from exile in order to support opposition election
VIDEO: Pakistan Education Activist Malala at UN
Recovered from assassination attempt, Activist Malala at UN is stronger advocate for women
Jailed Dissident Musician Transferred to New Russia Prison
Panicking dictatorship isolating Pussy Riot artist as musician transferred to new Russia prison
Dissident Receives Pardon from Cambodia Dictatorship
Rigged elections are pretext for pardon from Cambodia dictatorship for democracy activist