Iran dictatorship to rule on dissident democracy blogger was killed in notorious 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.
Syria Opposition Reorganizing as Dictatorship Weakens
Syria opposition reorganizing in makeover meeting as fighters gain against dictatorship forces
Russia Opposition Online Election Winners Released
Announcement of Russia opposition online election winners unveiled movement’s new leaders Monday
China’s Political System Highly Unstable and Dangerous
Political System Highly Unstable: China Continues to Cling to Power Despite Badly Needed Political Reform
Citizens Keep Up Pressure on Chinese Corruption
Bloggers and Dissidents Continue Pressure on Chinese Corruption Despite Dictatorship’s Iron Hand
Democracy Community Calls For Release of China Dissident Liu
Democracy Activist and China Dissident Liu Won Nobel Peace Prize Yet Sits in Chinese Jail
Cuban Government Responsible for Death of Dissident: Family
Family of murdered democracy activist says Cuban government responsible for death
Free Syrian Revolutionary Press Blooms Underground
Syrian Revolutionary Press Blooms Using Newspapers to Spread Message Inside Dictatorship at War
Protest Seeks Imprisoned Saudi Arabia Activists Freedom
Dictatorship Continues to Detain and Torture Dissidents Denying Saudi Arabia Activists Freedom
Dictatorship Jails Vietnam Democracy Activists
Aging Dictatorship Attempting to Shift Focus From Worsening Economic Picture After it Jails Vietnam Democracy Activists