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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.

China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril

by DC Editors - February 11, 2022

China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril

A Tibetan monk has been jailed by Chinese officials, and it appears that little is being done to address the monk’s failing health.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Political Dissidents, Tibetan People

Algeria Authorities Target Political Parties In Clampdown

by DC Editors - February 11, 2022

Algeria Authorities Target Political Parties In Clampdown

Algerian authorities have suspended one political party and threatened two others with the same fate in the last month alone.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Political Dissidents

Russia’s Leading Human Rights Organizations Resist Dissolution

by DC Editors - February 11, 2022

Russia’s Leading Human Rights Organizations Resist Dissolution

International Memorial Society, one of Russia’s oldest human rights NGOs, was recently shut down by authorities by is resisting closure.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Political Dissidents, Russia

Uganda: Ensure Justice For Detained, Tortured Author

by DC Editors - February 11, 2022

Uganda: Ensure Justice For Detained, Tortured Author

HRW urges Ugandan authorities to investigate reports of torture of exiled satirical writer and government critic Kakwenza Rukirabashaija.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Dissidents, Uganda

Fearing Junta, Myanmar Parents Disown Dissident Children

by DC Editors - February 9, 2022

Fearing Junta, Myanmar Parents Disown Dissident Children

Young people are leading protests against military rule in Myanmar. Fearing the military junta, parents are disowning their own children.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Political Dissidents

Editor In Kashmir Is Arrested Amid Intensifying Clampdown

by DC Editors - February 7, 2022

The editor of a news website has been arrested in Kashmir in what critics called the latest example of a wave of harassment of journalists.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, India, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents

Latin America Increasingly Perilous For Human Rights Defenders

by DC Editors - February 7, 2022

Latin America Increasingly Perilous For Human Rights Defenders

Basic freedoms are collapsing in Latin America. Rights defenders are coming under increasing attacks from state and non-state actors.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Caribbean, Central America, Democracy Charity, Political Dissidents, South America

Thai Government Releases Exiled Lao Democracy Activist

by DC Editors - February 4, 2022

Thai Government Releases Exiled Lao Democracy Activist

An exiled Lao political activist who was arrested over the weekend for overstaying his visa has been released on bail by Thai authorities.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Political Dissidents, Thailand

Myanmar Women Take The Lead In Resisting The Military

by DC Editors - February 1, 2022

Women are on the frontlines of the anti-coup protests taking place since the junta ousted the civilian government a year ago.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Burma, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents, Women and Democracy

Freed Activist Ramy Shaath Says Egypt Is ‘A Big Cell’

by DC Editors - January 30, 2022

Freed Activist Ramy Shaath Says Egypt Is 'A Big Cell’

Egyptian-Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath denounced Egypt as “a big cell” weeks after his release from jail and departure for France.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Egypt, Political Dissidents

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