180,000 Hong Kong residents commemorated 30th anniversary of 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy protests they are worry about future of Tiananmen square vigil.
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Thousands Defy Police in Cameroon, Demanding Kamto’s Release
At least 73 people arrested in a protest in Cameroon as thousands of supporters of Kamto, defied a heavy police presence and staged protests.
Suppression Ahead of 30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Massacre
On the eve of 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre, Chinese authorities took into custody a number of activists and citizens .
Security Violently Stops Sudan Freedom of Press Protest
Sudanese security forces halted a protest by journalists in Khartoum over authorities’ decision to shut down the local office of Al-Jazeera television.
Zimbabwe Government Targeting Civil Society Leaders
Condemning detention of seven civil society leaders in Zimbabwe, as part of an ongoing crackdown on the rights of Zimbabwean citizens and civil society.
Sudan’s Ruling Military Leaders Call for Elections Within 9 Months
Sudan’s ruling military council says it is canceling its previous agreement with civilian protesters following Monday’s attack by security forces.
Main Keys To Guatemala’s 2019 General Elections
Guatemala will hold general elections next Sunday, 16 June 2019. Just over 8 million Guatemalans will choose the successor of President Jimmy Morales.
Justice Not Served for Prominent Azerbaijani Activist Mammadov
Azerbaijan had failed to comply with the 2014 binding ruling that there was no basis for the detention of Ilgar Mammadov, a prominent political analyst.
Photographer Shares Long-Hidden Photos of Tiananmen Protests
Photographer Liu Jian hid 2,000 photographs he started taking April 16, 1989, as mourners began amassing in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square .
New Arrests in Ukraine’s Crimea Seek to Silence Activists
Crimea authorities are charging two women with “propaganda using extremist symbols” – punishable by a fine and up to 15 days behind bars.