Russia’s media watchdog has asked TikTok, others, to delete videos encouraging minors to engage in “unauthorized protests.”
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.
Leading Chinese Human Rights Defenders Recognized For Heroic Work
Human rights defenders Li Yufeng and Li Qiaochu are recipients of the seventh Cao Shunli Memorial Award for Human Rights Defenders.
Criminal Conviction Of Saudi Women’s Rights Defender Upheld in Court
Loujain al-Hathloul is a human rights lawyer who should be respected for her nonviolent advocacy in Saudi Arabia, not labelled terrorist.
Persecution Campaign Targets Journalists in Somalia’s Puntland
Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland have escalated their attacks on media freedom ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections.
Rising Judicial Harassment Against Belarus Human Rights Activists
The Human Rights Centre “Viasna” has been subjected to intimidation for offering legal aid to victims of Belarus’ continuing crackdown.
Deadly Crackdown on Human Rights Defenders in Philippines
In the Philippines’ Calabarzon area, nine human rights defenders were recently killed and four others were arbitrary detained.
Pakistani Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai Signs Apple TV Deal
Malala Yousafzai who received the Nobel Peace Prize as a teenager after surviving a Taliban assassination attempt has joined Apple TV+.
Asia’s ‘Milk Tea’ Activists Give Support For Democratic Change
Pro-democracy activists have been banding together in Asia in recent months. They are doing so both online and on the streets.
Three Thai Democracy Activists Charged With Insulting Monarchy
After being charged with insulting the monarchy, three famous Thai pro-democracy figures were refused bail in a Bangkok court.
Belarus Journalist Katsiaryna Barysevich Sentenced To 6 Months In Jail
Belarusian journalist Katsiaryna Barysevich has been jailed to six months and a fine over her coverage of protests in the country