Politically motivated Emil Kurbedinov, a prominent lawyer in Crimea who is instrumental in defending embattled activists detained on trumped up charges.
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.
Russian Human Rights Defender Ponomarev Jailed
A Russian court has unjustly jailed one of the founders of Russia’s human rights movement, Lev Ponomarev, for a Facebook post about a peaceful protest.
32 Factory Workers and Supporters in China Detained, Disappeared
Authorities in China have seized 18 supporters in 5 cities—Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan after Jasic Technology saw workers form union.
Indonesian Rights Groups Decry West Papuan Arrests
Indonesian human rights groups decried the arrests made of West Papuan students and pro-independence activists after Sunday’s peaceful rally.
UN Should Investigate 1988 Iran Mass Executions, Amnesty Says
Iran is guilty of crimes against humanity for covering up the mass executions of at least 5,000 political prisoners 30 years ago,says Amnesty International.
Why Malaysia Should Keep its Moratorium on Abusive Laws
The Malaysian government should reconsider its decision to lift the moratorium on laws previously used to repress dissent, Human Rights Watch said today.
Court Jails 77-Year-Old Russian Rights Activist
A 77-year old Russian human rights activist was sentenced Wednesday by a Moscow court to 25 days in jail for calling for an unauthorized protest.
Concealing Fate of Thousands of Slaughtered Iran Political Dissidents
By concealing fate of thousands of slaughtered political dissidents Iranian authorities are continuing to commit crimes against humanity.
Arrests of West Papua Protesters Highlights Suppression of Dissent
Indonesian authorities arrested hundreds of demonstrators across West Papua and other parts of Indonesia on December 1 in a pro-independence protests.
Colombia Human Rights Activists Say Hitmen Targeting Them
Human rights activists in Colombia say they are being gunned down by hit men who can be hired for as little as $100, a top U.N. official said Monday.