Political prisoners in Eritrea suffer the world’s worst repression with massive violence in system
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.
Cuba Democracy Activists Push for Change
Cuba democracy activists push is gaining momentum as deep change in the cards for island nation
Russia Musician Sent Back to Prison Gulag
Pussy Riot Russia musician sent back to prison gulag on order of dictatorship after parole hearing
Dissident Russia Musician Pleads for Court Leniency
Dictatorship jailed members of punk bank Pussy Riot as Russia musician pleads for court leniency
Swazi Democracy Dissidents Bear New Crackdown
Dictatorship accused on arrests and disappearance of Swazi democracy dissidents in new crackdown
Wide Condemnation of Russia Dissident’s Show Trial
Pro-democracy Russia dissident’s show trial shows very ugly side of Vladimir Putin’s dictatorship
Burma Frees New Political Prisoners Group
Transition away from dictatorship continues apace as Burma frees new political prisoner wave
Cuba Human Rights Groups Hold Conference
Dissidents talk of torture, repression and deaths of activists say Cuba human rights groups
Show Trial of Russia Democracy Dissident Begins
Dictatorship condemned civil society and repressed political opposition in Show Trial of Russia
Show Trial of Russia Democracy Activist Begins
Dictatorship brings democracy dissident Navalny to show trial of Russia that could lead to jail