Crackdown on Chinese lawyers and human rights activists is sign of worsening arena for dissent
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.
Cuban Democracy Activists See Uncertain Future Ahead
Following high-level US rapprochement, Cuban democracy activists consider fruits of their efforts
Six Examples of Russian Artists Suffering From Crackdown
Declining freedoms evident in stories of Russian artists forced to respond to government meddling
6 Years and No Investigation Into Russian Journalist’s Death
Natalya Estemirova was killed investigating human rights abuse as Russian journalist in Chechnya
106 Chinese Activists Arrested in Latest Backpedaling
Crackdown still spreading further as dozens of Chinese activists arrested for human rights work
Chinese Journalist Detention Raises Fresh Press Worries
Lawyer remains in prison after release of Chinese Journalist working for German newspaper Die Zeit
Malala to Pakistan: Buy Books, Not Bullets
The future of giant Pakistan to hinge on whether nation can focus to buy books instead of bullets
Cybersecurity Company’s Dictatorship Support Revealed
Hacking reveals company offering technology expertise across the world as dictatorship support
Burma Media Crackdown Continues Amid Transition
Journalists still have reason to fear government repression as opening of Burma media hits wall
Family of Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Wait For News
Sentenced to 1000 lashes of whip in Saudi Arabia, Raif Badawi’s family hopes for news of clemency