Two more Shiite activists protesting repression in Saudi Dictatorship Jails
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.
Dictatorship Targets Exiled China Dissident in US
Blind lawyer and exiled China dissident finds problems follow him to US as family targeted at home
Crackdown Continues as New Vietnam Blogger Detained
Dictatorship increasing press censorship with assault on journalism as Vietnam blogger detained
Activist Blind Lawyer of China Settling Down in US
Bring new prospects open up for exiled democracy activist “Blind Lawyer” of China
Another Vietnam Blogger Jailed by Dictatorship
More political activists suffer repression at hands of dictatorship as Vietnam blogger jailed
China Jails Liu Xiaobo’s Relatives for Democracy Activism
Rights activists have families targeted again as China jails Liu Xiaobo’s relatives to punish him
China’s Ai Weiwei Against US Domestic Spying
Scandal encouraging spying abroad warns China dissident Ai Weiwei against US domestic spying news
Unity at Iranian Democracy Activist Paris Conference
In midst of controversial elections, Iranian democracy activist Paris Conference seeks new actions
Burma’s Suu Kyi to Run for President in Revolution
Longtime democracy activist Suu Kyi to run for President after publicly announcing historic run
Chinese Democracy Activist’s Exile in NYC
Promoting democracy fight from new home in NYC, Chinese democracy activist’s exile put to good use