Thai government decides to drop legal cases against three rights activists who exposed abuse and torture
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.
Former Thai Comedian Jailed For Insulting Monarchy
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the guilty verdict of lower courts on a former Thai comedian
Where the Egyptian Democracy Revolutionaries Are Now
These young Egyptians led a revolution. Now their frustrations are mounting under Sisi
Second Assassination Attempt on Russian Pro-Democracy Activist
Vladimir Kara-Murza, Russian pro-democracy activist, accuses Putin of second failed assassination attempt
How Iranian Filmmakers Defy the Censors
Before the 1979 Revolution, an independent film sector existed alongside government-financed films
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Still to Run for President
Russian opposition leader and anti-corruption blogger Alexei Navalny taking a stand against Putin
Ethiopian Protest Athlete Reunited With Family
Ethiopian protest athlete Feyisa Lilesa risked his life to speak out during the Olympics
Wife of Lao Activist Seeks Government Answers on Disappearance
Lao civil society leader Sombath Somphone is calling for judicial reforms and help finding her husband
New Evidence of Continued Repression of Jailed Turkish Journalists
Ten jailed Turkish journalists from paper critical of government face media blackout in worrying trend
Disqualified Hong Kong Lawmakers Lose Court Appeal
Democracy movement’s newly disqualified Hong Kong lawmakers refused to swear allegiance to China