187 out of the 222 defendants were subjected to enforced disappearance, 40 of them were subjected to torture and other cruel treatment.
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.
Russian Authorities Jail Poisoned Putin Critic Navalny
Alexei Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition politician, was detained for 30 days pending a court hearing.
Hong Kong Human Rights Groups Condemn Mass Arrests
This is a wholesale attack on democracy in Hong Kong, and a criminalization of freedom of expression, freedom of opinion, and freedom of association.
Chinese Citizen Journalist Jailed for Four Years for Wuhan Virus Reporting
A Chinese citizen journalist was jailed for four years for her livestream reporting from Wuhan as the Covid-19 outbreak unfurled.
Africa: ‘Repression and resistance the two key trends heading into 2021’
African states continue to record some of the fastest growth rates globally. But despite these economic strides, authoritarianism persists.
Chaos Erupts in Kampala Following Arrest of Opposition Leader Bobi Wine
Ugandan police arrested opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as singer Bobi Wine, on Wednesday sparking protests by his supporters.
Jerry Rawlings, one of Africa’s greatest democrats dies
Jerry John Rawlings, Ghana’s longest serving President died Thursday at 73. He will be remembered as one of Africa’s greatest democrat and pan-africanist.
Zimbabwe looks to criminalise meetings with other countries
In a new low, Zimbabwe’s wants to make it a criminal offence for citizens to hold meetings with foreign governments without state approval.
Cameroon Police Break up Opposition Protests With Tear Gas, Water Cannon
The de facto opposition leader of Cameroon, Maurice Kamto, called for nationwide anti-government protests on September 22, 2020. The Yaoundé regime met them with repression.
VOA Interview: Belarus Opposition Leader Tsikhanouskaya
In protests against Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko, Europe’s last dictator, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has been a prominent figure. VOA interviewed her.