Oil-rich nation with extreme poverty Angola jails dissidents seeking democracy amid 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.
Call For Chinese President’s Resignation Lead to Crackdown
Arrests have followed letter seeking Chinese President’s resignation showing drift toward tyranny
Key Trial of Dissident Vietnam Blogger Begins
Arrested for criticizing government, Vietnam blogger Nguyen Huu Vinh faces prison if convicted
Assuring More Azerbaijan Dissidents Get Their Freedom
One time release of Azerbaijan dissidents spurs calls for more of their brethren to be released
Mass Arrests at Pro-Democracy Congolese Protest
Protesters were seeking the release of pro-democracy Congolese activists before police crackdown
Cambodian Facebook User Jailed For Posting Comment
Color revolution comments on Cambodian Facebook have led to jail sentence for Kong Raya
The Story Behind an Abducted Zimbabwe Activist
Popular Zimbabwe activist Itai Dzamara disappeared without any trace over a year ago
Calls to Release Iranian Dissidents Spike Following Vote
Pressure on authorities to release Iranian dissidents is growing after backlash against hardliners
The Impossible Task of Chinese Human Rights Defenders
Protecting Chinese human rights has become a crime under the recent crackdown by authorities
Mass Moscow March For Slain Russian Opposition Figure
Remembrance for slain Russian opposition leader Nemtsov brings back reformist movement