Egyptian Ashraf Hamdi is a popular, well-known and highly successful satirical voice, all too rare in the MENA region.
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.
Inhumane Persecution of UAE Rights Defender Mansoor
New details regarding United Arab Emirates authorities’ persecution of the high-profile human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor.
Russian Activist Shevchenko Spends 2 Years Under House Arrest
Human Rights Watch writes that January 23 marks two years of a strict system of house arrest for Russian activist Anastasiya Shevchenko.
Targeted Killings of Afghan Journalists Threaten Free Media
A recent string of targeted killings in Afghanistan has created an atmosphere of fear among Afghan journalists.
Kazakh Authorities Target Rights Groups in Coordinated Attack
Crackdown on local human rights groups casts serious doubt that Kazakhstan’s leadership is genuinely interested in reforms
Targeting of Egypt’s Human Rights Defenders Must Stop
UN expert deplored today the arrest and prolonged pre-trial detention of human rights defenders and bloggers
Thai Woman Gets 43 Years Jail For Insulting Politicians Online
65-year-old woman sentenced to more than 43 years in jail for sharing online posts criticising the royal family
Criminal Groups Increasingly Target Colombian Social Leaders
Illegally-armed groups and criminal organizations in Colombia are determined to drive out State institutions.
Uganda’s Bobi Wine Accuses President of Staging Vote ‘Coup’
Ugandan presidential challenger Bobi Wine accused the country’s longtime president of staging a “coup” in last week’s election.
Crackdown on Dissidents Ahead of Vietnam Party Congress
The Vietnamese government’s crackdown on dissidents has been unrelenting prior to the major Communist Party Congress.