Saudi authorities should immediately release the prominent human rights lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair, who was sentenced in 2014 to 15 years in prison.
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.
Nicaragua Government Vows to Guarantee Safe Return of Exiles
Nicaragua’s government said Monday it will implement a program to guarantee the safe return of exiles, a proposal the opposition dismissed as “absurd.”
Chinese Dissidents Remember Liberal Reformer Hu Yaobang
Three decades since the death in 1989 of former prominent party official, Chinese liberal reformer Hu Yaobang triggered mass student demonstrations.
Sudanese Woman in Iconic Protest Images Reports Getting Death Threats
Sudanese woman in iconic protest images against President Omar al-Bashir said on Thursday she had received death threats since her image went viral.
Tibet Dissident’s Long Jail Sentence Called ‘State Secret’
Chinese authorities are refusing to discuss the sentencing of a dissident who stands to become the longest-serving Tibetan political prisoner.
Leader of New Thai Party Charged With Sedition
The leader of a popular new Thai political party has denied the criminal charges of sedition filed against him by the ruling military junta.
DC Author Benny Tai Found Guilty Over HK Protests
If we were to be guilty, we will be guilty for daring to share hope at this difficult time in Hong Kong. I am not afraid or ashamed of going to prison. If this is the cup I must take, I will drink with no regret.
Repeated Attacks on Prominent Thailand Activist Must End
Thai authorities should impartially investigate threats and attacks against prominent pro-democracy activist Ekachai Hongkangwan and other activists.
Months After the Brutal Killing of Jamal Khashoggi, No Justice
Marking six months since the shocking murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Samah Hadid, Amnesty International’s Middle East Director of Campaigns.
Azerbaijan Youth Activist Freed, Then Re-arrested
Azerbaijani authorities re-arrested a youth activist two weeks after he was pardoned for a bogus drug conviction and freed, Human Rights Watch said today.