After winning medal in Rio, Ethiopian Olympian Feyisa Lilesa protest government repression
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.
Whats Behind the Most Recent High-Level North Korea Defection?
Diplomat Thae Yong Ho who staged recent North Korea defection has been slammed by dictatorship
Thirteen Mauritanian Anti-Slavery Activists Imprisoned
Their work to expose a national epidemic has landed group of Mauritanian anti-slavery activists with long prison sentences
Hong Kong Student Leadership Avoids Prison Sentence
Joshua Wong, Nathan Law and Alex Chow were in the Hong Kong student leadership of democracy protests
Turkish Satirists Targeted Amid Crackdown on Dissent
Among the widening campaign of post-coup arrests snags Turkish satirists famous for making fun of government
Gambia Opposition Leader’s Death Spurs Calls For Reform
Dictator and former army officer Yahya Jammeh rules by suppressing Gambia opposition with fear
One-Day Trial Ends in Charges For Chinese Christian Activist
Chinese Christian activist Gou Hongguo sentenced by court for discussing political issues with other activists
China Jails Human Rights Activist Hu Shigen and Allies
Legal activists like Hu Shigen and Zhai Yanmin are among targets of President Xi’s crackdown
Troubling Harassment of Thailand Student Activist’s Family
Sirawith Seritiwat is the founder of a pro-democracy group and the Thailand student activist’s family is being targeted
Cuban Dissident’s Struggle Reflects Slowly Changing System
Hopes and challenges of modern nation can be seen in story of local Cuban dissident’s struggle