Marielle Franco was gunned down in an apparent organized hit, prompting tens of thousands to protest
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.
Banksy mural backs jailed Turkish artist Zehra Dogan
British street artist Banksy is now showing solidarity with imprisoned Turkish-Kurdish artist and journalist Zehra Dogan
Academic sentenced to 18 months for criticizing Iranian regime
A prominent Iranian political analyst said he had been sentenced to prison for propaganda against the regime
Cameroon Women Arrested at Protest Seeking Peace Talks
100 women arrested trying to ask President to negotiate a peaceful political transition and solve the separatist crisis
Cartoonist freed after 5 months in Equatorial Guinea prisons
>A cartoonist who was held in custody for more than five months in Equatorial Guinea was released on Wednesday
Ukrainian Femen women’s movement battles against state repression
Femen activists captured widespread public attention for the first time in February 2010 with a topless protest
Equatorial Guinea cartoonist cleared of charges, but still in jail
Country’s public prosecutor dropped all charges against cartoonist Ramon Esono Ebale and demanded his release
Anti-Putin Activists Spray-Paint Frozen River in His Hometown
A group of Russian activists spent the night in jail after spray-painting a giant slogan against President Vladimir Putin
Tanzanian lawmaker jailed for defaming the sitting president
A Tanzanian court on Monday handed five-month jail terms to two regime opponents, including a lawmaker
Reviewing the arrested, banned and exiled Egyptian dissenters
There have been more arrests in Egypt’s current election than manifestos; candidates are dropping like flies