Recently pardoned Cambodia dissident home from exile in order to support opposition election
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.
Exiled Belarus Activists Plan World Marches
Belarus activist protests led by exiles seek new sanctions targeting weakening dictatorship
Dictatorship Targets Exiled China Dissident in US
Blind lawyer and exiled China dissident finds problems follow him to US as family targeted at home
Unity at Iranian Democracy Activist Paris Conference
In midst of controversial elections, Iranian democracy activist Paris Conference seeks new actions
Chinese Democracy Activist’s Exile in NYC
Promoting democracy fight from new home in NYC, Chinese democracy activist’s exile put to good use
Cambodia Dissident Not Allowed in Thailand
Cambodia dissident one of nation’s most prominent is refused entry to neighboring Thailand
Top Cuba Democracy Activist Returns to Island
Leaders face challenge as Cuba democracy activist returns during period of possible epic changes
Dissident Cuba Democracy Activist Visits Miami
Cuba Democracy Activist: Massive Cuban community in Miami mulls blogger visit during Cuba turbulence
Cuba Dissident in US on Democracy Push
Dictatorship reeling from Chavez’ death and Venezuela election risks as Cuba dissident in US
Cambodia’s Strongman Dictatorship Denounced by Opposition
Diverse nation is stifled by Cambodia’s strongman Hun Sen with major abuses of human rights