Transparency International expresses concern at arrests of activist & academics in Turkey asking for free expression without fear of reprisal in Turkey.
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.
Famous Chinese Photographer Detained In Xinjiang, Wife Says
Authorities in northwestern Chinese region of Xinjiang have detained an award-winning documentary photographer who was on a trip there, his wife has said.
Bahrain Staged Fake Elections For a Poodle Parliament
The Saturday’s round of elections in Bahrain will be bogus, because the regime has jailed opposition leaders or forced them into exile.
Prominent Syrian Activist Killed In Rebel-held Province
Prominent Syrian activist killed with a colleague in the country’s last rebel bastion, a blow to dwindling civilian society that helped spark 2011 uprising.
US Lawmakers Split With Trump On Khashoggi Killing
U.S. lawmakers broke with Trump on Sunday, disagreeing with his assessment of the killing of Saudi dissident journalist inside Riyadh’s consulate Istanbul.
13 Turkish Activists And Academics Detained In Renewed Crackdown
Global and Turkish human rights groups fear the detention of thirteen activists and academics could signal a new upsurge in a state crackdown.
Mounting Crackdown on Iranian Teachers and Labor Activists
Iranian authorities have increased targeting of teachers and labor activists in recent weeks for organizing and conducting peaceful protests.
Zambian Anti-Corruption Activist Facing Trumped-up Charges
A Zambian human rights activist is facing jail simply for accusing the country’s judiciary of corruption, Amnesty International said today.
Court Allows Jailed Journalists To Appeal Burma Convictions
Myanmar’s High Court has ruled that two jailed Reuters reporters can appeal their convictions on charges of violating the country’s law.
Five Leading Iranian Labor Activists to be Charged for Protests
Five Iranian activists detained in southern Iran for participating in labor protest have been under investigation for alleged national security offenses.