Authorities in Mauritania should promptly and safely release a blogger who remains in custody despite an appeals court’s decision one year ago.
Technology Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles
This technology dissidents section covers individuals and groups using technology to advance democracy and the controversies surrounding this practice. Whistleblowers like Edward Snowden and Julian Assange will be covered here as well as technology and election experts like Harvard University's Lawrence Lessig. Also check out our entire section on Election Technology.
Exiled Vietnamese Blogger: I’m Not Alone In Pushing For Freedom
Prominent Vietnamese blogger sent to exile in U.S. says her reunion with family after two years in prison is proof she is not alone in speaking for freedom.
Facebook Post Leads to 7 Years in Jail for Burmese Government Critic
A former newspaper columnist has been jailed for seven years in Myanmar over Facebook post criticizing the country’s leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Kazakhstan Man Jailed For Anti-Presidential Online Comment
Kazakhstan on Thursday sentenced a man to three years in prison for inciting social hatred and calling for the forcible overthrow of the government.
VIDEO: Election Interference as the New Norm Of Digital Statecraft
Cyber-security professionals, journalists and key stakeholders discuss the development of norms around election influence and interference and lessons learned.
Lawyer To Appeal Iranian Journalist’s Conviction For Satirical Tweet
Lawyer for Iranian journalist sentenced to 10 years for allegedly insulting religious figure has rejected the ruling considering court inappropriate.
Google Workers Protest Work on Great Firewall of China
Google is planning a return to China. With the project in its early stages and shrouded in secrecy, employees are demanding transparency.
Opposition Group Begins Leaking Putin Regime Secrets to Web
A handful of highly placed Russians have discovered their secrets seeping onto the web. The man behind the disclosures says more are coming.
VIDEO: Reclaiming the Internet for Democracy
How are various groups working to ensure that the internet remains an open platform for democratic engagement?
World’s Dictatorships Go All Out to Control Social Media Use
Authorities are waging a battle to control what their people see and hear, with the goal of limiting dissent