Germany said Thursday it would welcome the widow of Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo
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.
Charged Cambodian Journalist Flees Amid Crackdown
Cambodian journalist Aun Pheap was charged with “incitement to commit a felony” over his election coverage
Myanmar’s President Grants Amnesty to 8,500 Prisoners
Myanmar President Win Myint announced Tuesday an order to grant amnesty to about 8,500 prisoners
Following Syria coverage, Russian reporter found dead in mystery fall
Russian investigative journalist who wrote about the deaths of mercenaries in Syria has died in hospital
Somaliland poet jailed for Somalia reunification poetry
A court in the self-declared republic of Somaliland has sentenced a young poet to three years in jail
The Best of My Chinese Democracy Memes
Today I am proud to announce a new collection I have put together to highlight some of my favorite artistic creations that highlight my best Chinese democracy memes.
Russian poet convicted for 2015 poem about Ukraine
Russian poet Alexander Byvshev was convicted for his 2015 seven-verse poem On Ukraine’s Independence
Danish MP and Irish activist denied access to Bahraini dissident
Two activists have been denied entry to Bahrain after they cited their reason as visiting a prominent Bahraini prisoner
Ethiopia dissidents hopeful but wary over new PM
They’ve been prosecuted, but Ethiopia’s dissidents say they feel quietly hopeful after PM extended an olive branch to the opposition.
Egyptian journalists speak out in support of arrested website editor
Egyptian journalists have spoken out in support of recently arrested news website editor Adil Sabry