Dictatorship in midst of worst crackdown since Soviet Union as it jails Russia opposition leader Udaltsov: Russia opposition find violent government intent on killing, jailing population
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.
Myanmar Political Dissidents to be Released Under New Plan
Astonishing democracy reforms in continue to gather pace as Myanmar political dissidents to be released: Myanmar is transforming from worst dictatorship to nascent democracy with gradual change
Democracy Opposition Calls Iranian Election Boycott
Dictatorship to hold vote after blatantly stealing last contest as opposition calls Iranian election boycott: Iran democracy activists fight violent repression on regular basis
China’s Blind Lawyer Chen Guangcheng Calls for Reform
Chen Guangcheng is a blind lawyer and democracy activist who escaped China jail: Chen Guangcheng calls for reform gives activists in nation’s jails support
China Democracy Artist Ai Weiwei Releases New Film
Dissident democracy activist artist Ai Weiwei has new film about recent Chinese protest movement
Why the Stormy Arab Spring Spared Oil Rich Monarchies
A culture of addiction to dictatorship can develop in these oil rich monarchies if the democratic world lets Arab Spring’s golden opportunity slip out of hand
Allies Stage Daring China Intervention for Dissident
China democracy dissident Liu Xia gets help from dissident friends as shown in video: China intervention for dissident bold as dictatorship in transition
Extension of Vietnam Democracy Bloggers Jail Sentence
Internet censorship among worst in world as new punishment of Vietnam democracy bloggers draw scorn: Dictatorship consistently resists democracy transition
Protest Seeks Release of Morocco Political Prisoners
African nation continues to see protest movement grow as dictatorship’s inaction on Morocco political prisoners bites hard. Morocco protests seek freedom for jailed human rights activists
Iran Democracy Activists Awarded Activism Prize
Dictatorship has violently suppressed democracy protests with oil cash reserves – Iran democracy activists awarded for fighting system of dissent repression