Coalition to Free Kremlin’s Political Prisoners welcomes publication of report providing comprehensive accounting of more than 230 political prisoners.
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.
Uganda Opposition Figure Bobi Wine Imprisoned
Ugandan opposition lawmaker Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as the singer Bobi Wine, was arrested Monday and charged with unlawful assembly.
In Eritrea, Jailed Journalists Continue to Languish
On February 19, 2009, Yirgalem, a poet and journalist and her colleagues were ordered to an impromptu meeting that led to arrest of about 30 Journalists.
Surge in Myanmar Arrests for Critical Political Speech
Myanmar’s authorities have in recent weeks engaged in a series of arrests of peaceful critics of the army and government, Human Rights Watch said today.
Turkish Political Cartoonist Musa Kart Returned To Prison
CRNI is saddened to report that past winner of our Courage in Editorial Cartooning Award Musa Kart is once again a prisoner in Turkey this evening.
Peaceful Kazakhstan Political Expression Should Not Be Suppressed
Freedom House calls for immediate release of jailed activists and urges government of Kazakhstan to allow citizens freely express their political.
Egyptian Woman Brutalized in Arab Spring Continues Rights Campaign
When protests began in Egypt’s Tahrir Square, Hend Nafea was a college student in Banha, north of Cairo. As Youth demanded an end to Hosni’s rule.
Ugandan Singer And Presidential Hopeful Bobi Wine Under House Arrest
A Ugandan pop singer and lawmaker seeking to challenge veteran President Yoweri at the next election said on Tuesday he had been placed under house arrest.
Bangladesh Stifles Free Expression, Despite Denials
In its annual press freedom index, Reporters Sans Frontières has dropped Bangladesh to 150th out of 180 countries – the lowest ranking it has ever received.
DC Author Benny Tai and Allies Handed Prison Sentences in HK
Eight Hong Kong activists were handed sentences of up to 16 months in prison for their roles organizing pro-democracy demonstrations. The activists were convicted on charges of public nuisance and incitement.