Ghanaian-born trade unionist, Kwasi Adu-Amankwah arrested and detained at the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare, awaiting deportation.
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.
Ensure Justice in Death of Kenyan Activist Caroline Mwatha Ochieng
Ensure Justice in death of Kenyan activist Caroline Mwatha Ochieng whose body her relatives had at the Nairobi City mortuary earlier this month.
How Criminalization of Dissent in Nicaragua Worsens Unrest
U.N. human rights chief Michelle Bachelet is expressing alarm at growing repression in Nicaragua criminalization of dissent which is worsening unrest.
Protesters Mark Nemtsov Assassination Amid Heavy Police Presence
Thousands gathered in central Moscow on Sunday to mark the fourth anniversary of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov’s murder.
Tajikistan Activist Forcibly Returned from Russia is in Danger
Tajik and Russian officials arbitrarily detained and forcibly returned to Tajikistan a peaceful opposition activist while he was visiting Moscow.
Iran Arrests Environmentalist Who Joined Labor Protest, Brother Says
Brother to an Iranian environmentalist says Iranian authorities detained the activist in an apparent continuation of a wave of arrests of environmentalists.
Somaliland Must Free Poet Detained for Political Poem on Justice Reform
Somaliland authorities should immediately and unconditionally release from arbitrary detention Abdirahman Ibrahim Adan, a poet known as “Abdirahman Abees.
Outspoken Philippine Senator Marks Two Years Arbitrarily Detained
Outspoken Philippine Senator Leila de Lima, a prominent critic of President Rodrigo Duterte’s abusive “war on drugs,” has now been arbitrarily detained.
Hefty Prison Terms for Nicaraguan Farm Leaders in Protests
Hefty prison terms slammed by Judge for farm leaders protesting Ortega’s government in Nicaragua’s on charges defenders consider political and trumped-up.
Slovakia Officials Urged to Expedite Justice in Kuciak Case
The Committee to Protect Journalists and International Press Institute (IPI) called on Slovak officials to expedite justice in journalist Ján Kuciak case.