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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.
753 Iranian Executions Mark 12 Year High
Dissidents, juveniles, prisoners of conscience and criminals are among spike in Iranian executions
Navalny Calls for Chelsea Owner Abramovich Sanctions
High-profile Putin-ally Abramovich sanctions could affect English Premier League balance
Police Accused in UAE Political Activist Disappearances
Police invites to UAE political activists followed by disappearances raising fear of crackdown
Freedom House’s Repression and Freedom Art Contest
Submit your work to 2015 Images of Repression Photography and Freedom Art Contest by Freedom House
2015 Free Speech Protections Key to Democracy
Warning that safety of 2015 free speech advocates is at risk from state and individuals actors
Principals Drive Secret Chinese Historians to Fight Censors
On trials and travails of dissident army of secret Chinese historians saving archives for posterity
5 Chinese International Women’s Day Activists Arrested
Women working to promote Chinese International Women’s Day activity against sexual harassment
Russian Dissident Navalny Released From Jail Again
All eyes on dictator Vladimir Putin as dissident Navalny released following dramatic Nemtsov murder
Top 7 Anti-Putin Dissidents and Their Fates
Modern generation of pro-democracy anti-Putin dissidents have been met with violence of the state