Iran media focusing on Dervish minority says two of its editors received lengthy prison sentences for involvement in anti-government protests in February.
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.
Exiled Jurists Symbolically Sentence Maduro to 18 Years
A panel of self-exiled Venezuelan judges holding a symbolic trial in Colombia found President Maduro guilty of corruption landing him an 18 years jail term.
Jailed Vietnamese Environmentalist Needs To Be Freed
Amnesty International is demanding Vietnam immediately and unconditionally free environmental activist Le Dinh Luong, whose trial will begin on Thursday.
Cuba Frees Leading Dissident Charged With Attempted Murder
Cuban dissident freed from jail on Wednesday after a 12 days arrest for murder following a car crash that injured communist-run Island’s interior minister.
Iran Jails Civic Activist and Frees Another Held for 10 Years
Iran jails one civil Society Activist in Central Iran after releasing another who completed a 10 years prison term for photographing an alleged mass grave
Chinese Professor Detained During VOA Interview Reportedly Returns Home
Chinese professor taken away by authorities during live TV interview with VOA’s Mandarin nearly two weeks ago, has returned home under strict security.
US Weighs In on Saudi-Canada Dispute Over Jailed Dissidents
Follows criticism from Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland who denounced the conservative kingdom for its recent arrest of women’s rights activists.
Imprisoned Saudi Human Rights Activists Need To Be Freed
Crackdown against human rights defenders and activists, including women’s rights activists in Saudi Arabia shows no signs of letting up
Opposition Group Begins Leaking Putin Regime Secrets to Web
A handful of highly placed Russians have discovered their secrets seeping onto the web. The man behind the disclosures says more are coming.
Prominent South Sudanese Economist and Critic Arrested
South Sudanese authorities have arrested a prominent economist and critic of both the government and rebels, his wife said on Tuesday