Regional lawmakers voted Tuesday to cancel direct elections in Russia’s fourth-largest city, a move condemned by the mayor, a critic of President Vladimir Putin
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.
Malala leaves Pakistan after emotional visit promoting education
Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai Monday left for Britain after an emotional four-day visit to Pakistan
Examining why Malala remains polarising figure in Pakistan
Understanding anti-Malala sentiment provides opportunities to become more astute about her representation in media
As Vietnam Clamps Down, One Hanoi Artist is Singing Out
The outspoken musician, whose full name is Do Nguyen Mai Khoi, just released a new album titled “Dissent”
Brazil judge orders Facebook to cut fake news on slain activist
Judge ordered Facebook to remove fake news posted about slain black rights’ activist Marielle Franco
Prominent Ethiopian Dissidents Re-Arrested in Crackdown
Ethiopia arrests several prominent dissidents, some of whom were released from prison just weeks earlier
Turkey detains university students for protesting Syria conflict
Erdogan accused them of behaving like “terrorists” for staging an action opposing his military campaign in Syria
Why Sierra Leone popstar Emmerson Bockarie is govt enemy No.1
Sierra Leonean popstar has been a thorn in the side of successive governments over his 15-year career
Government hunting Bahrain social media dissidents
Bahrain announced they would be taking “severe measures” to track down dissidents who use social media
Exiled Saudi journalist decries lack of MBS democracy
Prominent journalist and former royal family adviser criticised the crackdown on intellectuals and journalists