Building a movement to increase pressure on Eritrean dictatorship for release of jailed journalists
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.
World Conference of Eritrea Exiles and Diaspora in Germany
With one of worst dictatorships in Africa, conference of Eritrea exiles pushing hard for change
China’s Blind Lawyer Warns of Crackdown on Civil Society
Ukraine revolution protest could happen anytime China’s blind lawyer warn Communist dictatorship
China Scholar Escapes to Effective Exile Abroad
China Scholar Escape! University sacked him over what he argued were his political views.
China President Corruption Revelations Lead to Crackdown
China President corruption report flies in face of public campaign for clean government
Zimbabwe Ambassador Defects Fearing For Safety
Jacqueline Zwambila Zimbabwe Ambassador defects to Australia applying for refugee status in fear
Appeal to Help Eritrea Dictatorship Refugees
As among most repressive governments, Eritrea dictatorship refugees have turned into large exile communities
The Journey of Dr. Wang Bingzhang (Part 1)
Kidnapped by Chinese government in Vietnam and subsequently sentenced to life in prison without a real trial, Dr. Wang BingZhang is a dissident
China’s Guangcheng Keeps Pressure on Dictatorship
Leading dissident Che Guangcheng keeps pressure on dictatorship from exile vowing more activism
Exiled China Dissident Decries Family Repression
Attempts to end brutal campaign fall flat as China dissident decries family repression from exile