Khashoggi’s last column warns that governments in the Middle East “have been given free rein to continue silencing the media at an increasing rate.”
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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.
New Zimbabwe Documentary On Massacres Takes Aim At President
New Zimbabwe documentary on massacres takes aim at president who preaches unity but deny apologizing for his alleged role in one of country’s deepest wounds
69 Of Richest 100 Entities Globally Are Corporations, Not Governments
The world’s top corporations continue to accrue revenues far in excess of most governments, new figures compiled by Global Justice Now show.
Victims of Zimbabwe’s Post-Election Violence Seek Justice
As victims of Zimbabwe’s post-election violence seek justice, Adrian Munjere, one of the victims looks forward to having a compensation from the Government.
Vietnamese Dissident Mother Mushroom En Route To US After Release
Vietnamese dissident Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, known as “Mother Mushroom”, was released from prison on Wednesday and left Vietnam on a flight to the U.S.
Defiant New Thai Political Party Resumes Collecting Donations
Future Forward, emerging new party in Thailand ahead of overdue elections next year, resumes collecting donations despite order to stop by election officials.
Police Fire on Haitian Anti-Corruption Protesters
Police fire on Haitians on Wednesday demanding, in protest, transparency from the government regarding the alleged misuse of $3.8 billion in oil profits.
UN Anti-Graft Body In Guatemala Says Visas Denied, Revoked
President Morales’ government has denied or revoked visas for about a dozen of its personnel says U.N. commission investigating corruption in Guatemala.
China to Continue Mass Internment Of Muslim Ethnic Minorities
Former detainees have described the facilities as political indoctrination camps where they were forced to condemn Islam and declare loyalty to the Communist Party.