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Democracy Chronicles

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.

Lawyer Who Defended Opposition Activists Flees Russia

by DC Editors - January 7, 2023

A Time Of Unease And Challenge For Democracy

Russian lawyer Leonid Krikun, who defended opposition and civil right activists in high-profile cases, has fled Russia, fearing for his safety.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles, Russia

Belarusian Athletes: From Sports Stars To Exiles

by DC Editors - January 22, 2022

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?

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Belarus, Celebrity Politics, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

China Blasts UK For Granting Asylum To Hong Kong Activist

by DC Editors - April 11, 2021

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.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, England, Europe, Hong Kong, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

New Book Features Personal Accounts Of Exiled African Journalists 

by DC Editors - April 1, 2021

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).

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Algeria Issues Arrest Warrants Against Exiled Democracy Activists

by DC Editors - March 31, 2021

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Democracy Protests, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

New Video Tells the Story of Exiled Egyptian Activists

by DC Editors - March 18, 2021

New “Ten Years On” 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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Egypt, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Runaway Saudi Sisters Plead for Help on Social Media

by DC Editors - April 18, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Middle East, Political Exiles, Saudi Arabia, Women and Democracy

Uganda Dangles Asylum for Sudan’s Deposed Bashir

by DC Editors - April 18, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Political Exiles, Sudan, Uganda

Nicaragua Government Vows to Guarantee Safe Return of Exiles

by DC Editors - April 18, 2019

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.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Prominent Nicaraguan Journalist Chamorro Flees After Newsroom Raid

by DC Editors - January 23, 2019

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.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Central America, Journalism and Free Speech, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

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