Actors in ‘State of the Nation’ acting troupe are an example of how Zimbabwe satirists are challenging authority
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.
Cuban Dissident Leader Hits Day 50 of Hunger Strike
Pressure is mounting on Castros as Cuban dissident leader Guillermo “Coco” Fariñas presses on
Prison For Cambodian Opposition Leader Highlights Repression
Jail sentence for deputy Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha hints at new crackdown
Ethiopian Olympics Protester Flees Seeking Asylum
Public protest by Ethiopian Olympics protester and silver medal winner Feyisa Lilesa means potential danger
Internet Access Has Become Favored Weapon of Repression
Revealing how minority groups worldwide suffer when internet access used as tool of repression
Government Urged to Release Bahraini Activist Nabeel Rajab
Pressure to secure freedom for Bahraini activist Nabeel Rajab is rising after his NY Times op-ed
Being a Putin Critic in Today’s Russia is Dangerous, Even Deadly
While the civil war continues, danger lingers for Ukrainian and Russian journalists who have been labeled as opposition press, as the recent death of Alexander Shchetinin has shown
Pakistani Digital Rights Activist Nominated For Human Rights Award
Digital Rights Foundation founded by Pakistani digital rights activist Nighat Dad is changing the nation
Investigation of Missing Zimbabwe Democracy Activist Needed
18 months have passed since famed Zimbabwe democracy activist Itai Dzamara went missing mysteriously
Russian Opposition Parnas Party Want Vladimir Putin Impeachment
Impeachment promised by Russian opposition Parnas Party if they are granted access to Parliament in elections