Long after disappearance, family holds out hope for pro-democracy Zimbabwe journalist gone missing
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.
Ai Weiwei Art Show is New Turn For Artist
Less overtly political but characteristically provocative, new Ai Weiwei art presented in China
Freedom for Malala Attackers is Defeat for Pakistan
Deep problems in Pakistan’s divided judiciary have been exposed in release of Malala attackers
How A Phone Call Reflects Russian Rights Regression
Opposition leader’s call to ruling party is attempt to secure basic Russian right to democracy
Life and Death of Chad Dissident Retold in New Film
Murdered by government in 1986 while in prison, work of epic Chad dissident remembered in new film
Pressing Eritrean Dictatorship to Free Journalists
Building a movement to increase pressure on Eritrean dictatorship for release of jailed journalists
Journalist is Latest Victim of Chinese Free Speech Crackdown
Government attacks on Chinese free speech continue to snare best proponents of people’s rights
Progress in Middle East Information Technology Revolution
Dissidents seek transformational Middle East information technology leaders drawing region together
Ai Weiwei Wins Amnesty Human Rights Award
Chinese political artist Ai Weiwei and American singer Joan Baez win Amnesty Human Rights Award
Zimbabwe Activist Abducted, Hints of Post-Mugabe Rule?
Fears that harsh dictatorship to continue after Mugabe’s death after Zimbabwe activist abducted