Repression of Vietnamese activist bloggers Nguyen Huu Vinh and his assistant Nguyen Thi Minh Thuy is damaging
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.
Ethiopian Olympics Protest Was Planned From Start
Feyisa Lelisa’s Ethiopian Olympics protest has ignited passion behind cause of his native Oromia region
Russian Opposition Candidate Hacked Ahead of Election
Although it should come as little surprise after recent events, prominent Russian opposition candidate hacked
Zimbabwe Election Reform Protests Lead to Arrests
Police using tactics of repression to quell fresh Zimbabwe election reform protests amid rising discontent
Should Obama Grant a Edward Snowden Pardon?
Furious debate about granting an Edward Snowden pardon revolves around questions of modern governance
Dissident Ethiopian Olympian Calls For Action on Human Rights
Now exiled in the US, human rights is the priority of dissident Ethiopian silver medal winner Feyisa Lilesa
Was the Right Balance Struck in Oliver Stone’s Snowden Movie
Reactions to Oliver Stone’s Snowden, a soon to be released movie, are going to be affected by your political views
Russian Opposition Petition Seeks Honors For Murdered Colleague
Murdered leader Boris Nemtsov is target of Russian opposition petition seeking Moscow official honors
Authorities Launch Lockdown on Chinese Democracy Village
After protest leader was jailed, unrest has spiked in Chinese democracy village of Wukan
Conference Examines Revival of Cuban Internet Freedom
Journalism and free speech are stifled thanks to government restrictions on Cuban internet freedom