A Saudi journalist critical of the kingdom has gone missing after visiting the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, raising concerns over his safety.
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.
Egyptian Human Rights Lawyer Was Forcibly Disappeared
An international rights group on Wednesday urged Egypt to reveal the whereabouts of a well-known human rights lawyer who went missing after being detained.
How Young Ugandans Are Leading the Battle For Democracy
Protests have rocked Uganda since last year, when the government amended the constitution to abolish presidential age limits for President Yoweri Museveni.
Journalists Jailed In Record Numbers Worldwide
Journalists are jailed in unusual numbers worldwide, with 262 detained for their work at the end of 2017, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
VIDEO: Remembering Red Square Protest August 1968
On Remembering Red Square Protest August 1968, WoodrowWilsonCenter 17 September hosted event on topic: “For your freedom and ours” Remembering the Red Square Protest of August 1968.
Nicaragua Issues Arrest Warrant For Opposition Leader
Managua judge issued an arrest warrant to opposition leader Maradiaga, accused of financing protests that upset impoverished Central American nation.
Another Guatemalan Mayan Human Rights Activist Killed
Authorities in Guatemala say another indigenous rights activist, Juana Ramirez Santiago has been killed marking the 21st such killing in 2018.
Facebook Post Leads to 7 Years in Jail for Burmese Government Critic
A former newspaper columnist has been jailed for seven years in Myanmar over Facebook post criticizing the country’s leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Amnesty: Crackdown Turns Egypt into ‘Open-Air Prison’ for Critics
The international human rights group said authorities had arrested at least 111 people since December for criticizing President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.
How is the Pussy Riot Poisoning Linked to an African Murder Probe?
Punk group Pussy Riot has linked suspected poisoning of member Verzilov with his attempt to investigate the deaths some Russian journalists in Africa.