Dictatorship in harsh clampdown as Iran journalists being jailed for simple freedom of expression
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 Dissident Beginning Anti-Dictatorship Media Outlet
New anti-dictatorship media outlet designed by dissident to give news outside state propaganda
Major China Dissident Defects to New York City
Ally of Chen Guangcheng, a major China dissident defects after fleeing persecution at hands of dictatorship
Zimbabwe’s Anti-Dictatorship PM in Major Political Speech
With elections approaching, Zimbabwe’s Anti-Dictatorship PM looks to rally a repressed movement
Morocco Urged to End Repression of Dissenters
People have yearned to join in democratic spirit of the Arab Spring as Morocco urged to end repression system immediate
Morocco Anti-Corruption Video Maker Reveals Identity
Video of authorities in midst of corruption were made anonymously at first by Morocco anti-corruption video maker known by many as “Zorro” of Targuist
Corruption Fighter Dodges China Dictatorship as Living
Dictatorship spends billions to monitor and repress dissent so corruption fighter dodges China
Activists Call for China Dissident Liu Xiaobo’s Release
Human rights activist China dissident Liu Xiaobo’s release from prison is demanded by top national activists and major outpouring of international support
Dictatorship Adds More Legal Trouble for Russia Dissident
Continued clampdown on political activists has led to legal trouble for Russia dissident Navalny
Dictatorship Refuses to Budge on Oman Hunger Strikers
Jailed Oman hunger strikers seek changes to stagnant dictatorship taking advantage of people