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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.

Dictatorship to Bend? Blind Lawyer to Leave China

May 4, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Lawyer to Leave China

Blind Lawyer to Leave China: Controversy Brings Huge Challenges to Dictatorship as Blind Lawyer Chen Guangcheng Seeks Escape For Family and HIs Own Safety

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Chen Guangcheng, China, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Blind Lawyer of China in US Protection Inside China

April 28, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Activist Hu Jia With the Blind Lawyer in Sunglasses

Blind Lawyer of China in US as He Seeks to Escape Dictatorship with Chinese Web Abuzz

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Chen Guangcheng, China, Political Dissidents, Political Exiles

Tiananmen Square Veterans Seek Return to Chinese Homeland

April 8, 2012 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China Tiananmen Leader Upclose

Petition by Tiananmen Square Veterans to Chinese Government Seeks Right to Visit as Dictatorship Faces New Challenges in Dissent at Home

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Political Exiles

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