Mauritanian authorities should free two bloggers arrested on March 22, 2019, and drop all charges related to their peaceful expression.
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 Repeats Pledge to Free Prisoners
Nicaraguan government negotiators signed an agreement ratifying commitment to free hundreds of people considered political prisoners by the opposition.
National Crackdown Sweeps Up China’s Labor Activists
The whole world is waiting for you to come back. ‘Hold fast to freedom in the wind and rain,’” wrote Zheng Churan in a postcard to her husband.
Crimean Tatars’ Leader: Russian Detentions Aim at Purging Followers
Moscow’s recent raids in Simferopol are part of broader effort to suppress activists in the Russian-controlled Black Sea Peninsula said Refat Chubarov.
Nigerian Journalist Jones Abiri Arrested Again In Bayelsa State
Unidentified men today arrested Jones Abiri, the editor and publisher of the Weekly Source newspaper, in the Bayelsa state capital, Yenagoa.
3 Saudi Rights Activists Temporarily Released
Three Saudi women’s rights activists have been temporarily released after 10 months in prison, sources familiar with case told Associated Press on Thursday.
Turkey Inmates End Own Lives to Protest Kurdish Leader’s Treatment
Four Kurdish activists have died in prisons across Turkey since last week, in what lawyers and officials have called suicides over poor prison conditions.
Prominent Saudi Human Rights Defender Al-Qahtani Abused In Prison
Prominent human rights defender Dr. Mohammed Al-Qahtani continues to be ill-treated in Al-Ha’ir criminal prison in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
Mexican Journalist Killed Near US Border
Mexican journalist, Santiago Barroso who covered crime and drug gangs in northern Sonora state was gunned down at point-blank range late Friday night.
Tajikistani Must Release Gravely Ill Activist Hayit
The Tajik government should immediately and unconditionally release a seriously ill political activist who has been tortured, nine human rights groups said.