Jail term of popular China corruption activist and journalist came after his exposure of top leaders
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.
China Tries to Censor Anti-Communist Party Hackers
Tightly-controlled government news channels taken over by anti-Communist Party hackers in glitch
Pakistan’s Malala in Nigeria Seeking Release of Women
Worldwide effort needed to free kidnapped schoolgirls says Malala in Nigeria
Saudi Human Rights Leader Awarded 15 Years in Jail
Good people jailed in Saudi Arabia. Also, how to further erode any pretext of Saudi human rights.
World’s Dissidents Using Tor Plugins to Stay Online
Increase in dissidents using Tor plugins for anonymity is keeping web free from government eyes
Political Crackdown in China Intensifying
Crackdown in China has been launched on pro-democracy group following the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre, the infamous incident where the government massacred thousands of innocent protesters backing democratic values and freedoms
Cuban Opposition Blogger Yoani Sanchez Has New Website
Cuban opposition blogger Yoani Sanchez has launched a new dissident website testing the limits of the communist regime. Only time will tell if the new Government of Raul Castro will allow this new freedom of information.
Whatever Happened to Protest Leader of Tiananmen Square?
Hopeful citizen and 1989 leader of Tiananmen Square ill-fated democracy protests in Beijing speaks out with memories of missed chance for political reform
Cuba Shuts Blog of Leading Democracy Activist
Hopes for political reform dashed again after regime in Cuba shuts blog for dissenting viewpoint
Call for Mass Release of Iranian Political Prisoners
Support growing for release of jailed army of Iranian political prisoners held since mass protests