Russian lawyer Leonid Krikun, who defended opposition and civil right activists in high-profile cases, has fled Russia, fearing for his safety.
Political Exiles articles on Democracy Chronicles
Very often dictatorships force democracy activists into a life as political exiles and dissidents. Exile is a primary tool of most dictatorships from China to Cuba. Also see our section on Political Dissidents.
Belarusian Athletes: From Sports Stars To Exiles
Sportspeople who oppose Belarus’s Alexander Lukashenko are forced into exile. But what has happened since they left Belarus?
China Blasts UK For Granting Asylum To Hong Kong Activist
After granting asylum to Hong Kong activist and former politician Nathan Law, China has accused the UK of harboring a “terrorist suspect.”
New Book Features Personal Accounts Of Exiled African Journalists
Personal accounts of African journalists forced into exile are featured in a new book published by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS).
Algeria Issues Arrest Warrants Against Exiled Democracy Activists
Authorities issued arrest warrants for exiled pro-democracy activists on terrorism charges as they pursue repression of Algeria’s Hirak.
New Video Tells the Story of Exiled Egyptian Activists
In the ten years since Egyptians took to the streets to depose Hosni Mubarak, on-the-ground and online organizing has changed drastically.
Runaway Saudi Sisters Plead for Help on Social Media
Two Saudi sisters appealed for help Wednesday from the former Soviet republic of Georgia after fleeing their country, in the latest case of runaways.
Uganda Dangles Asylum for Sudan’s Deposed Bashir
Uganda says it will consider giving asylum to Sudan’s former president Omar al-Bashir, who was deposed by his country’s military last week.
Nicaragua Government Vows to Guarantee Safe Return of Exiles
Nicaragua’s government said Monday it will implement a program to guarantee the safe return of exiles, a proposal the opposition dismissed as “absurd.”
Prominent Nicaraguan Journalist Chamorro Flees After Newsroom Raid
Committee to Protect Journalists today expressed grave concern about prominent Nicaraguan journalist Carlos Fernando Chamorro, who has fled the country.