Kenyan and Sudanese authorities should ensure effective, transparent and impartial investigations into disappearance of 2 South Sudanese critics in Nairobi.
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.
Official Charged in Acid Attack on Ukrainian Corruption Activist
Ukrainian high-ranking regional official charged with organizing deadly acid attack on prominent anti-corruption activist that prompted widespread outrage.
Saudi Woman Human Rights Defender Placed in Solitary Confinement
Credible reports received by the GCHR, woman human rights defender Al-Sadah was returned to solitary confinement in a security prison in Saudi Arabia.
Mexican Radio Journalist Jesus Eugenio Ramos Shot Dead in Tabasco
Mexican radio journalist shot dead in Tabasco state on Saturday, marking second killing of a journalist this year as country grapples with record violence.
More Papuan Political Activists Being Held in Prison by Indonesia
Indonesian authorities should release and drop treason charges against three Papuan activists for peaceful advocacy in the Papua mining town of Timika.
Morocco Dissident Jailed for ‘Disobedience’ on Facebook Must be Freed
Moroccan authorities should free an entrepreneur who was sentenced to two years in prison in violation of his right to free speech.
Inmate’s Relative Says Iranian Guards Attack Female Prisoners
A relative of a detainee at a women’s prison near Tehran says there was a violent security crackdown on a protest by female inmates.
Leaked Files Reveal Iran’s Post-Revolution Crackdown on Journalists
The Iranian government arrested, imprisoned or executed at least 860 journalists in the three decades between the Islamic revolution in 1979 and 2009.
Polish Women’s Rights Activists Targeted by Government
The Polish government is targeting women’s rights activists and organizations, putting women’s rights and safety at risk HRW report released today.
In Joint Letter, Iranian Lawyers Condemn Tehran’s Jailing of Colleague
Iranian lawyers condemn tehran’s jailing of a fellow lawyer convicted of slandering a former official and demanded that their colleague be released.