GCHR is concerned for the health of imprisoned women human rights defenders in Iran including several who are ill or who have been on hunger strike.
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.
UN Human Rights Chief Urges Venezuela to Free Jailed Dissidents
U.N. Human Rights chief Michelle urges Venezuelan government to free hundreds of jailed dissidents who were arrested for participating in peaceful protests.
In Ukraine, A Pattern Of Impunity For Violence Against Journalists
Vadym Komarov, a journalist, was attacked with a hammer in broad daylight in the center of the city. Komarov fell into a coma, dying 40 days later.
Mauritanian President Should Free Citizen Jailed for Online Article
Mauritania’s president should ensure the release of Cheikh Ould Mkhaitir, who remains in detention since a court ordered his release in November 2017.
Former Detainee Lam Sees Hong Kong Bill as Warning Sign
A former Hong Kong bookseller is holding up his eight-month extrajudicial detention in China as an example of what could happen to others.
Kazakhstan Updates Tally of Protest Arrests to Nearly 4,000
Protests took place in Kazakhstan on election day and continued for several days over what government critics saw as an orchestrated handover of power.
Moldovan Journalists Assaulted Reporting on Unfolding Political Crisis
Freedom House has issued a statement regarding the assault of journalist in Moldova who were trying to cover political situation in the country.
Haiti Journalists Demand Justice for Murdered Colleague
Hundreds of journalists wearing white T-shirts participated in a silent march Sunday to demand justice for their murdered colleague.
Activists Seek To Build Momentum After Russian Journalist’s Release
Freeing Ivan Golunov, who was arrested on trumped up drug charges, has buoyed liberal opponents of Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin.
Saudi Teenager Murtaja Qureiris Spared From Execution
A Saudi teenager who had been facing a possible death penalty for taking part in Shiite-led protests as a child will not be executed.