Young people are leading protests against military rule in Myanmar. Fearing the military junta, parents are disowning their own children.
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.
Editor In Kashmir Is Arrested Amid Intensifying Clampdown
The editor of a news website has been arrested in Kashmir in what critics called the latest example of a wave of harassment of journalists.
Latin America Increasingly Perilous For Human Rights Defenders
Basic freedoms are collapsing in Latin America. Rights defenders are coming under increasing attacks from state and non-state actors.
Thai Government Releases Exiled Lao Democracy Activist
An exiled Lao political activist who was arrested over the weekend for overstaying his visa has been released on bail by Thai authorities.
Myanmar Women Take The Lead In Resisting The Military
Women are on the frontlines of the anti-coup protests taking place since the junta ousted the civilian government a year ago.
Freed Activist Ramy Shaath Says Egypt Is ‘A Big Cell’
Egyptian-Palestinian activist Ramy Shaath denounced Egypt as “a big cell” weeks after his release from jail and departure for France.
Uzbek Blogger Jailed For Facebook Post
An Uzbek court sentenced a Muslim blogger to seven and a half years in prison for posting an innocuous message on Facebook.
Today I Am Celebrating Thomas Paine’s Birthday
Born in England on January 29, 1736, the largely forgotten Thomas Paine is known in some circles as the “most-important Englishman whoever lived”.
Course Led By Garry Kasparov Lifts Up Dissident Voices
Course led by human rights advocate Garry Kasparov shares stories of those who have risked their lives to promote democracy.
Under Repressive Laws, Russian Activists Find A Way To Organize
The Russian Government is abusing legal system at an alarming rate, but the country’s activists continue to organize in secret.