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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.
A Review of Top Chinese Dissidents in Prison
The growing list of Chinese dissidents in prison continues to build at discouragingly high rates
Protests Outside Trial of China Dissident Pu Zhiqiang
Charges against human rights lawyer Pu Zhiqiang have enraged Chinese whose lives he saved
Thai Dissident Arrested For Starting Facebook Group
Authorities placed Thai dissident Thanakorn Siripaiboon under arrest for insulting the monarch
Condemned Saudi Blogger on Hunger Strike in Jail
Protesting prison transfer, the condemned Saudi blogger Raif Badawi is refusing to eat
Russian Civic Activist Imprisoned for Attending Protests
Three year jail sentence given to Russian civic activist Ildar Dadin for role in protest movement
Dropbox Hackers Target Hong Kong Democracy Movement
Hong Kong activists being monitored by army of Chinese government employed Dropbox hackers
In Court, Rapper Calls For End to Angolan Dictatorship
Rapper and democracy activist Luaty Beirão continues battle against Angolan dictatorship in court
Little Respite For Ill Chinese Dissident Languishing in Jail
Shorter sentence is no cure for deteriorating health of jailed and ill Chinese dissident Gao Yu
Dissident Gets Jail Time For Protesting Chinese Censorship
Guo Feixiong is latest victim of laws that prevent citizens from protesting Chinese censorship