Award winner Cynthia Gabriel is a human rights advocate and anti-corruption leader in Malaysia
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.
Prominent Saudi Women’s Rights Activist Arrested
Saudi Arabia arrested a prominent activist who was campaigning for women’s right to drive cars
Georgia Sucked Into Case of Abducted Azeri Journalist
The wife of a Tbilisi-based Azeri investigative journalist has turned down Georgia’s citizenship offer
VIDEO: Protesters Demand Release of Jailed Moroccan Activist
Crowds are demanding the release of the jailed head of an opposition group and other activists
Activist Seeks Trumps’ Help in Freeing Chinese Labor Investigators
Secure the release of three men who reported labor violations at the Ivanka Trump brand
Turkish Law Student Sentenced After Promoting Referendum ‘No’ Vote
A 21-year-old Turkish law student has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence
Porn Website Posts Putin Critic’s Film After Russia Bans It
PornHub uploaded a documentary critical of top Russian officials after a court ruled against its creator
The Trials and Tribulations of an Azerbaijani Dissident
A prominent Azeri dissident and journalist was kidnapped near his home in the capital of Georgia
Russian Protest Leader in Court on Charge of Defaming Oligarch
A hearing against Russian protest leader Alexei Navalny and his associates began in a Moscow court
Prominent Egyptian Rights Lawyer on Trial Without a Charge
Khalid Ali has not been informed of the charges against him nor confronted with any evidence