Myanmar opposition leader Aung Suu Kyi meets Dalai Lama in consultation over democracy activism
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.
Blind Lawyer of China Guangcheng Discusses Persecution
Blind lawyer Che Guangcheng discusses persecution and fight for China family battling repression
Public Opinion Polling North Korea Style
Opinion polling North Korea in nation closed off to outsiders is basically impossible but reports from dissidents and refugees are often extremely harrowing
Mining War Threatens Belarus Dictatorship Stability
Mining of essential material potash draws controversy threatening Belarus dictatorship stability
North Korea: Hell on Earth for Millions
North Korea: Hell. Some of North Korea reports from dissidents and refugees involve graphic violence
Family of Cuba Dissident Sues Over Murder
Mysterious death of anti-dictatorship Cuba activist focus of lawsuit by family of Cuba dissident
Exiles Denounce New China Uighur Executions
Muslim minority slam wave of China Uighur executions and repression against beleaguered people
Belarus Dictatorship Faces United Dissident Movement
Belarus Dictatorship: Exiled dissidents urge Europe to widen sanction against entrenched Belarus dictatorship
Cambodia Democratic Opposition Shows Vast Support
Dictatorship shows signs of reform as Cambodia democratic opposition head allowed to stage rallies
Massive Protests for Cambodia Opposition and Elections
Pardoned leader returns to Cambodia opposition and election hope for Myanmar style democracy transition is running high