Throughout history, there have been numerous tyrants, dictators, and despots who have held positions of immense power over nations of people. Instead of treating this privilege with respect, these individuals chose to establish authoritarian regimes that dismiss political diversity, disregard human rights, and neglect the importance of upholding the law.
This gallery explores those who have left a lasting legacy of oppressive rule and brought suffering to their countries. To learn more, click through the gallery.