Two journalists from the mass circulation nationalist-secular Sozcu newspaper were formally arrested
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.
Environmentalists Push Easing of Thai Protest Restrictions
Thai activists are calling for the government to withdraw orders that place severe curbs on protests
VIDEO: Putin Is Cracking Down On Russian Political Artists
A Russian filmmaker is among those feeling extra scrutiny from state censors and even the courts
VIDEO: Freed Egyptian Aid Worker Aya Hijazi Speaks Out
Aya Hijazi and her husband Mohammed founded an organization that helps impoverished children
Why Guatemala’s Claudia Escobar Won the 2017 Democracy Award
Claudia Escobar has won the National Endowment for Democracy’s 2017 Democracy Award
China Urged to Release Jailed Taiwanese NGO Worker
Ming-che Lee disappeared on March 19 after a flight from Taipei to the Chinese territory of Macau
Russian Activist Fined for Sharing ‘Extremist’ John Oliver Clip
A Russian activist was fined 1,500 rubles after being found guilty of “spreading extremist materials”
Hunger Strike Puts Spotlight on Turkish Crackdown
International and national pressure is growing on Ankara over the fate of two protesters on hunger strike
Amnesty: Palestinian Writer Qatamesh is Prisoner of Conscience
The international rights watchdog Amnesty International has called on Israel to release writer Qatamesh
Deutsche Welle Journalist Niragira Released by DR Congo
Deutsche Welle Burundian correspondent Antedisteste Niragira has been released