Years in prison for the charges of publishing false or offensive information and transmitting defamatory information.
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.
Will Alexei Navalny Make Russia More Democratic?
Alexei Navalny has become a towering figure in Russian opposition politics. But after years of Putin’s despotism will he make Russia more democratic?
Thailand: Prominent Activists Held in Pre-Trial Detention
A Bangkok Criminal Court denied bail for four democracy activists on lese majeste charges as monarchy has weaponized these laws to silence critics.
1000th Day in Prison For Saudi Rights Activist al-Hathloul
Loujain and other activists were imprisoned in 2018 after defying the Saudi government’s ban on women driving.
Russia Authorities Target Journalists in Protest Crackdown
A court sentenced Sergei Smirnov, editor-in-chief of “Mediazona” news, to 25 days in detention for violation of public assembly rules.
Documentary: The Fall of a Romanian Anti-Corruption Advocate
A celebrated anti-corruption advocate Camelia Bogdan is being threatened with expulsion from the judiciary for the third time.
Belarus Opposition Leader Nominated for Nobel Prize
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has nominated Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Government Suspends Key Kazakhstan Human Rights Organizations
The government suspended several Kazakhstan human rights organizations over their funding sources, escalating its ongoing campaign.
Moroccan Journalist Maati Monjib Sentenced to 1 Year in Prison
There a new post about the plight of Moroccan journalist Maati Monjib written published at the Committee to Protect Journalists. Take a look: The Court of First Instance in Rabat, Morocco, yesterday convicted Maati Monjib, co-founder of the Moroccan Association for Investigative Journalism, of fraud and endangering state security, and sentenced him to one year […]
China Urged to Lift Travel Ban on Activist Guo Feixiong
The Chinese authorities’ deprivation of Guo’s right to leave his own country violates international human rights and humanitarian norms.