Vietnamese dissident Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, known as “Mother Mushroom”, was released from prison on Wednesday and left Vietnam on a flight to the U.S.
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.
Jailed Twice in Two Months, Russian Dissident Navalny Free Again
Authorities have turned up the heat on Vladimir Putin’s main opposition since the Russian president’s approval ratings took a beating over pension reforms.
Activist Jailed In Chechnya Wins European Human Rights Prize
Human rights campaigner was jailed since January in the Russian province of Chechnya has been awarded a prestigious human rights prize by Council of Europe.
Crisis Brewing After Venezuelan Opposition Activist Dies in Custody
Calls internationally for a “transparent investigation” into the death in custody of an opposition member who the government said killed himself.
Chibok Girls Activist Aims To End Nigeria’s Political Duopoly
The co-founder of a group to raise awareness about schoolgirls kidnapped by jihadists said she aims to become Nigeria’s first woman president.
Activist’s Art Offers Rare Glimpse Inside Egypt’s Prisons
Artists just freed after serving a two-year sentence for taking part in a protest has chronicled daily life in his cellblock in sketches and paintings.
Missing Saudi Journalist Was a Voice of Reform in Kingdom
59-year-old journalist and contributor to The Washington Post is feared dead, and Turkish authorities believe he was slain inside the Saudi Consulate.
Gruesome Murder of Bulgarian Journalist Investigating Corruption
The body of the popular Bulgarian TV journalist investigating alleged corruption involving politicians and EU funds was found Saturday in a park.
Shock as China Arrest of Interpol Chief Confirmed
When Meng was named Interpol’s president, concerns expressed that Beijing might try to leverage his position to pursue dissidents abroad.
Government Urged To Free Jailed Cuban Dissident On Hunger Strike
U.S urges Cuba to free jailed dissident who is reported to have been on hunger strike for more than 50 days to protest his imprisonment, it said Thursday.