Authorities in Mauritania should promptly and safely release a blogger who remains in custody despite an appeals court’s decision one year ago.
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.
In Online Ruse, Fake Journalists Tried to Hack Saudi Critic
Hackers impersonating journalists tried to intercept communications of a prominent Saudi opposition figure in Washington, The Associated Press has found.
Former Ecuador President Ordered To Stand Trial In Abduction
Ecuador’s top court ordered former Correa on Wednesday to stand trial for his alleged role in the 2012 botched kidnapping of an opposition lawmaker.
Activists: Bahrain Continues To Revoke Citizenship Of Dissidents
Human rights activists say Bahrain government is continuing to target political opponents by using terrorism allegations to strip them of their citizenship.
URGENT: DC Author and Hong Kong Protest Leader Facing Jail
Democracy Chronicles author Benny Tai emailed asking that we do our best to share this call for help. Benny and his friends will stand trial in Hong Kong on November 19.
Hundreds March in Kiev Rally After Activist’s Acid Attack Death
People gathered at the Ukrainian Interior Ministry headquarters after the death of an anti-corruption activist who was attacked with acid three months ago.
China Exports Knowledge Of Censoring the Internet Worldwide
China is exporting knowledge on how to restrict internet worldwide which stifle dissent and free flow of information, and tighten their grip on power.
Rap Slamming Thailand’s Military Junta Gets 23 Million YouTube Hits
Director of viral rap video slamming Thailand’s military Junta get 23 million YouTube hits says artists behind it has no intention of hiding from police.
Malala Yousafzai To Receive Harvard Award For Activism
Nobel Prize Winner Malala Yousafzaiis being honored by Harvard University for her work promoting girls’ education by the 2018 Gleitsman Award.
Russian Investigative Journalists Take On Intimidation, Threats
Several attacks and at least one killing has compelled some journalists and free speech advocates to take a stand against intimidation tactics in Russia.