Thai authorities says Saudi woman was stopped in Thailand as she tried to flee to Australia to seek asylum is under the care of the U.N. refugee agency.
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.
UN Calls on UAE to Release Rights Activist Ahmed Mansoor
The UAE must release pro-democracy campaigner Ahmed Mansoor, whose 10-year jail sentence for criticizing government on social media was upheld this week.
Advocates Demand Access to Women Jailed in Saudi Arabia
Some British lawmakers and international advocates seeks access to female activists jailed in Saudi Arabia to investigate allegations of torture in prison.
France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protest Leader Eric Drouet Arrested
‘Yellow Vest’ leader Eric Drouet, detained by French police and placed in custody on Wednesday for organizing a central Paris protest without declaring it.
Bahraini Rights Defender’s Conviction Upheld in Court
The Bahrain Court of Cassation, the country’s court of last resort, on December 31, 2018 upheld a five-year sentence for Rajab, a human rights defender.
Court Upholds 10-Year Jail Sentence for Emirati Activist
A high court in the UAE upheld a 10-year prison sentence of Emirati rights activist Ahmed Mansoor for criticizing the government in social media posts.
Chad Frees Nearly 60 Amnestied ‘Political’ Prisoners
Chad’s President Idriss has freed nearly 60 detainees considered political prisoners by rights groups as part of a general amnesty for former rebels.
Rights Activists See Chinese Human Rights Deteriorating
In China, 2018 has been a year that rights defenders worldwide say was extremely repressive, particularly when it comes to religious persecution.
Court Upholds Unjust 10-Year Sentence for Egyptian Journalist
Egyptian court upholds 10-year sentence of renowned researcher and journalist Ismail Alexandrani was upheld by a military court on December 24, 2018.
Free Chinese Rights Lawyer Wang Quanzhang Now!
There has not been any resemblance of justice in today’s show trial of human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang for “subversion of state power” in China.