Authorities have detained Ronaghi Maleki, an Iranian blogger. His detention came as a result of tweets he sent criticizing the government.
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 Opposition Leader Navalny Faces 15 More Years In Prison
Russia pro-democracy activist Alexei Navalny is facing another set of charges that could add 15 more years to his prison sentence.
Crackdown On Labor Activists In Iran
State authorities in Iran have been imprisoning peaceful labor rights advocates as part of a growing campaign of political repression.
Vietnam Blocking Movements Of Human Rights Activists
Vietnam’s human rights situation is deteriorating. New measures are aimed at activists and are intended to stifle human rights activism.
Hong Kong Youth Activists Continue To Live In Fear
Those identified from protests in 2019 face continuing fears of retribution under the now-authoritarian regime in Hong Kong.
Belarusian Cross-Country Skier Flees Country
Another athlete has fled Belarus, fearing retaliation from the country’s autocratic regime, as the Winter Olympics get underway.
China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril
A Tibetan monk has been jailed by Chinese officials, and it appears that little is being done to address the monk’s failing health.
Algeria Authorities Target Political Parties In Clampdown
Algerian authorities have suspended one political party and threatened two others with the same fate in the last month alone.
Russia’s Leading Human Rights Organizations Resist Dissolution
International Memorial Society, one of Russia’s oldest human rights NGOs, was recently shut down by authorities by is resisting closure.
Uganda: Ensure Justice For Detained, Tortured Author
HRW urges Ugandan authorities to investigate reports of torture of exiled satirical writer and government critic Kakwenza Rukirabashaija.