Prominent human rights defender Dr. Mohammed Al-Qahtani continues to be ill-treated in Al-Ha’ir criminal prison in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
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Hong Kong Ex-Official Patrick Ho Jailed 3 Years for Bribery
Hong Kong’s ex-official Patrick Ho Chi Ping was jailed for three years Monday for a scheme to bribe African officials to boost a top Chinese energy company.
Democratic Hopes in ASEAN Hinge on Thailand, Analysts Say
Democratic hopes in ASEAN hinge on Thailand as voters headed to polls Sunday for first time in nearly 5 years, since military junta took power in May 2014.
Journalists Protest in Khartoum Over Crackdown of Press Freedoms
Journalists protest in Khatoum over crackdown on press freedom amidst most sustained challenge to Sudan’s al-Bashir since he took power in 1989 coup.
Governments Try Fighting African Corruption With Blockchain
Cryptos should have come to Africa first, as that’s where they are needed the most. You might have heard people say this, and rightly so.
Indonesian Presidential Race Heats up Around Human Rights
Mugiyanto remembers how the event that nearly cost him his life unfolded in March 1998.At that time, he was a 25-year-old student at Gajah Mada University.
Mexican President Says State Was Main Violator of Human Rights
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Sunday the state had in the past been the main violator of human rights in the country.
Thai Military-Backed Party in Lead in Thai Elections
Thais vote was a return to democratic rule, but critics say it was an exercise designed by P.M Prayut to entrench his military’s stranglehold on power.
Why Do People Think That Car Insurance Is An Investment?
Cars are often seen as an extension of our personality, a way to communicate our values or desired image as we travel. Some people take this one step.
Mexican Journalist Killed Near US Border
Mexican journalist, Santiago Barroso who covered crime and drug gangs in northern Sonora state was gunned down at point-blank range late Friday night.