Hundreds of journalists wearing white T-shirts participated in a silent march Sunday to demand justice for their murdered colleague.
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Ending Corruption Remains Key To Protecting Sudanese Human Rights
Ex-dictator’s corruption charges are the first step in an anti-corruption process built on democratic institutions and respect for human rights.
Thousands Wear Black, Rally to Demand Hong Kong Leader Goes
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Hong Kong Sunday dressed in black to demand the city’s embattled leader steps down.
Activists Seek To Build Momentum After Russian Journalist’s Release
Freeing Ivan Golunov, who was arrested on trumped up drug charges, has buoyed liberal opponents of Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin.
Saudi Teenager Murtaja Qureiris Spared From Execution
A Saudi teenager who had been facing a possible death penalty for taking part in Shiite-led protests as a child will not be executed.
China’s 30 Years of Rights Violations Tied to 1989 Tiananmen Massacre
Gross violations of human rights in connection to the 1989 massacre and to the consistent pattern of suppression of citizens’ attempts to seek justice.
Algeria’s Ex-Finance Minister Questioned in Corruption Case
Algeria’s former finance minister Karim appeared before the Supreme Court to face questions about corruption accusations, state television reported.
Anti-Corruption Protests Sweep Haiti’s City of Independence
Anti-corruption activists, millennials, students and media-savvy young professionals are demanding President Jovenel Moise be brought to justice.
Uighur Writer Died at Chinese Internment Camp, Family Says
A prominent Uighur writer, who had been held at an internment camp in China’s Xinjiang region, has died inside the camp, his family members told VOA.
Hong Kong Activist Joshua Wong Is Freed, To Join Mass Protests
Newly released from prison, Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong immediately called for Chief Executive Carrie Lam to resign from office.