China executes thousands yearly but true number is state secret according to Amnesty International report looking at capital punishment around world.
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.
Russia Increasing Pressure on Crimean Human Rights Lawyer
Since Russia’s occupation of Crimea, authorities have engaged in relentless persecution of Crimean Tatars and others critical of Russia.
China Urged to Release Human Rights Defender Huang Qi
Chinese authorities secretly tried Huang Qi, human rights defender, citizen journalist, and head of the rights group “6.4 Tianwang,” on January 14.
Important Conviction Obtained in 2002 Murder of India Journalist
Important convictions obtained in 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chandler Chaterpatti by India’s Central Bureau of Investigation according to news reports.
Activist From Lunch Counter Protest Photo, John Hunter Gray, Dies
A community organizer shown in an iconic photograph while challenging racial segregation in Mississippi in 1960s has died at his home in Pocatello, Idaho.
Reuters’ Myanmar Journalists Lose Appeal
Two Reuters journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo in Myanmar lost their appeal Friday against their conviction and seven-year jail sentences.
Unjustly Jailed Azerbaijan Blogger Faces New Charges
Unjustly jailed Azerbaijan blogger Huseynov who has been serving a 2-year prison sentence faces new charges without evidence of assaulting a authorities.
Saudi Teen Safe in Thailand, For Now
The father and brother of a Saudi teenager who was detained in Bangkok after fleeing a family she claims will kill her are, according to police.
China Rights Lawyer Likely Disbarred for Defending Client
Authorities in China’s southern Guangdong province are expected to soon revoke license of a prominent rights lawyer, apparently for defending his client.
Al-Sisi Not Telling Truth About Egyptian Political Prisoners
Al-Sisi of Egypt made several wrong claims in his appearance on January 6, 2019 on the “60 Minutes” TV show in United States, Human Rights Watch said today.