Pu Wenqing 85, mother of Huang Qi Sichuan rights activist in prolonged detention, fears reprisal from government as she petitions for justice for her son.
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.
Vietnam Human Rights Activists Arrested Amid Crackdown
Huynh Thuc Vy faces trial under article 276 of the 1999 penal code for allegedly disrespecting the national flag if convicted will save 3 years imprisonment.
Uzbekistan Must Stop Harassing Human Rights Defenders
The Uzbek authorities should stop harassing human rights activists, including those recently released from prison, and ensure their safety.
Detained Saudi Arabian Women Reportedly Tortured
Informed sources say Saudi interrogators tortured at least three of the Saudi women activists detained beginning in May 2018, Human Rights Watch said today.
Putin Critic Browder Facing New Charge From Russia
Russian prosecutors announced new criminal charges against U.S.-born Kremlin foe Bill Browder on Monday, sounds alarm on Interpol.
DC Author Benny Tai Warns of Threat to Hong Kong Civil Rights
Benny Tai press statement: “What is on trial is not just the nine of us. What is on trial also is the high degree of autonomy and the rule of law”.
Basra Cleric Who Led Iraqi Economic Protests Assassinated
Basra residents mourned Muslim cleric on Sunday was killed outside his home after he suggested protesters to take up arms over poor public services in city.
Dozens Of Egyptian Lawyers And Activists Arrested In Crackdown
Egyptian police and NSA forces have conducted a mass arrest campaign, rounding up at least 40 human rights workers, lawyers since late October 2018.
Hong Kong’s 2014 Democracy Protesters Stand Trial Monday
DC author Benny Tai joins other founding leaders of Hong Kong’s 2014 democracy protests at trial this Monday, 4 years after the protests came to an end.
Did Russia Violate Navalny’s Rights? European Court To Rule
Russia is awaiting a European court ruling on whether it violated the rights of opposition leader Alexei Navalny when arresting him on repeated occasions.