Chinese police locked down a courthouse on Wednesday at the start of the trial of prominent rights lawyer who is accused of subverting state power.
Political Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles
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In the Week Before Christmas, Nicaragua’s Ortega Tightened His Fist
In a week Nicaragua’s Ortega tightens fists by shuttering voices of dissent and expelling international monitors documenting his governments alleged crimes.
China Needs to Release Student Activists And Workers
Chinese authorities have carried a massive crackdown, disappearing students activist in five cities in the country after UN review on human right situation.
Zambia Journalist Jailed for 18 Months for Contempt of Court
Zambia’s Supreme Court yesterday sentenced Derrick Sinjela, editor-in-chief of privately owned Rainbow Newspaper, 18 months in prison for contempt of court.
UAE Must Release Imprisoned Jordanian Journalist
United Arab Emirates should immediately release Tayseer al-Najjar, a Jordanian journalist who, on December 13, 2018, completed a three-year prison sentence.
Increasingly Violent Campaign Targets Bangladesh Opposition
A repressive political environment in Bangladesh ahead of the December 30, 2018 national elections is undermining the credibility of the process.
Kazakhstani Activists and Journalists Harassed on Independence Day
Kazakhstani cracks down on human rights activists and journalists to prevent dissent on independence day by illegally searching and threatening activists.
Sudanese Opposition Leaders Detained as Protests Continue
Sudanese authorities arrested 14 leaders of an opposition coalition on Saturday, a spokesman for the grouping said, as anti-government protests continue.
Outrage as Another Imprisoned Iranian Dissident Dies
Iranian authorities should immediately carry out an independent and impartial investigation into the death of an imprisoned activist on a hunger strike.
Iranian Steel Mill Workers Detained After Unpaid Salary Protests
Iranian authorities detained an unspecified number of steel mill workers after five weeks of protests over delays in salaries, an agency reported Monday.