Fear that a new law against terrorism is really designed as weapon against Jordanian journalists
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.
Fourth Bangladeshi Blogger Killed in Worrying Trend
Niloy Chatterjee murdered by religious extremists is the fourth Bangladeshi blogger to be killed
On Right and Wrong in the Particular Context of an Act
How can we tell what is moral from what is not? Is there something within us that lets us know? Is the difference between right and wrong free from situationism: the particular context of an act?
Artist Ai Weiwei Travels For First Time With New Passport
Questions remain but Chinese political artist Ai Weiwei excited to be able to travel abroad again
Ethiopian Journalists’ Struggle For Freedom is Essential
Obama’s visit has highlighted plight of Ethiopian journalists fighting atmosphere of repression
220 Activists Detained Nationwide in Chinese Crackdown
A historic Chinese crackdown on human rights lawyers and activists is underway on massive scale
Khodorkovsky on the End of the Putin Era
Exiled Russian businessman Khodorkovsky sees 2019 as the coming end of the catastrophic Putin era
Angelina Jolie Working on Khmer Rouge Film Adaption
Khmer Rouge film called First They Killed My Father will be based on dissident’s tragic memoirs
Angola Urged to Release Jailed Pro-Democracy Activists
Time to release pro-democracy activists, rapper and academic Angola urged by Amnesty International
Ai Weiwei Passport Returned in Unusual Move by China
After years of house arrest and harassment, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei passport allows him to travel