High profile pardons have left legions of Egyptian political prisoners behind to languish in jail
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.
Hong Kong University Hit by Democracy Protest Crackdown
China seems to be taking aim at Hong Kong University as revenge for role in democracy support
18-Year-Old Leading the Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution
Joshua Wong founded the organisation Scholarism kickstarting the Hong Kong Umbrella Revolution
12 Nobel Peace Prize Winners Urge Release of Liu Xiabao
Obama urged to push China’s Xi to release jailed Nobel laureate Liu Xiabao and wife from prison
The Hong Kong Umbrella Movement is Struggling
The pro-democracy Hong Kong Umbrella Movement is finding China a formidable foe against elections
Arrest For Head of Egyptian Pro-democracy Movement
More trouble for Egyptian Pro-democracy April 6 Youth Movement as coordinator Amr Ali was arrested
A Shortlist of Arrested Vietnamese Bloggers
Unreformed dictatorship controls media through intimidation such as arrests of Vietnamese bloggers
Arrests Fail to Deter Determined Cuban Political Artists
Speaking out against the system is a dangerous undertaking for beleaguered Cuban political artists
New Worries For Cuban Democracy Activists
What does the opening of new government connections to US mean for long delayed Cuban democracy?
Pop Artist Releasing Edward Snowden Graphic Novel
The brand new Edward Snowden graphic novel seeks to bring whistleblower’s work into the limelight