The chance for peace and dialogue might have been missed. A civil war, for some, and a war between two countries for others, is more likely than not underway in the Cameroons.
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.
Cambodian dissident jailed after deportation from Thailand
Human rights groups condemn Thailand for deporting Cambodian woman who fled her country to avoid prosecution
Pakistani human rights lawyer Asma Jahangir passes away
Critical of military, intelligence and armed groups alike, she braved death threats, imprisonment and beatings
Saudi activist detained after questioning renewed Israel ties
Saudi Arabian activist has been detained in her home country, and could face up to five years in prison
Releasing Ethiopian Prisoners of Conscience is Key to Reform
News from Ethiopia that Amnesty International prisoner of conscience Eskinder Nega will be among 746 prisoners released
Rumors that Zimbabwe set to pardon 2500 political prisoners
A strategic plan review workshop for the ministry held in Kadoma depicted appalling conditions for prisoners
Russian crackdown on critical voices as Putin coronation nears
Kremlin is clamping down on critical voices as Russia ‘s presidential election is due to take place in about six weeks
Hong Kong democracy activists freed in victory for protests
Joshua Wong and two other leading Hong Kong democracy activists won an appeal against their jail terms
Kenya government critic in court amid crackdown
A Kenyan government critic appeared in court Tuesday to face charges related to the mock the president
What’s behind repeated delays in trial for murdered Tunisia politician?
The family of slain Tunisian opposition leader Chokri Belaid on Tuesday demanded the “whole truth” about his killing, five years after it sparked a political crisis as the country struggled towards democracy. Leftist Belaid, 48, was a fierce critic of Islamist party Ennahdha, which was in power when he was gunned down, and his supporters […]