Kazakhstan began targeting three prominent Almaty-based human rights NGOs for snap tax inspections
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.
Journalists’ Trial Puts Spotlight on Turkey Media Freedom
Trial of 17 journalists, accused of being involved in July’s failed coup, got underway Monday
How Cuba Dissidents Are Responding to Trump’s Change in Policy
The Castro brothers of Cuba have not had elections since they took over in 1959
VIDEO: Time to End Attacks on Vietnam Activists and Bloggers
Vietnamese bloggers and rights activists are being beaten, threatened and intimidated with impunity
Chalk Girl: At the Heart of Hong Kong’s Democracy Movement
Chalk Girl was arrested for drawing a chalk flower on a wall where people created protest artworks
Manal al-Sharif: The Brave Saudi Woman Who Dared to Drive a Car
Manal al-Sharif posted a video of herself driving in Saudi Arabia in 2011 and she angered many
Travel Ban Lifted on Cambodian Opposition Leader Sam Rainsy
The Cambodian government lifted travel restrictions on opposition leader Sam Rainsy on Wednesday
Vietnamese Activist Stripped of Citizenship Vows to Fight On
A Vietnamese political activist stripped of his citizenship will fight the “illegal” decision
VIDEO: Global Anti-Corruption Activists Bring Their Battle to Public
Video highlights activists fighting corruption across the world shared their stories on Capitol Hill
A Fresh Look at Russia’s Putin Opponent Navalny
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has started campaigning to run against Putin in elections