Chinese human rights defenders outline successes in promoting and protecting human rights under hostile conditions says CHRD in its 2018 annual report.
International Democracy articles
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Cuba Cell Phone Internet Access Bringing Changes Fast
Cellphone internet access bringing changes fast to Cuba as residents used social media to assess damage and organize solidarity to help those in need.
Turkish Rights Crackdown and Global Outcry Both Intensify
Turkish authorities issued 100s of arrest warrants for military personnel accused of involvement in 2016 failed coup against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
New Tunisian Emergency Powers Bill Threatens Public Rights
Tunisia should abandon or substantially revise a bill that would give the government sweeping powers to restrict rights during declared states of emergency.
Sudan Opposition Vows to Press on Against Bashir, Despite ‘Emergency’
Sudan opposition vows to press on against President Omar al-Bashir, despite declaring “state of emergency” in a Friday night speech.
Iran Arrests Environmentalist Who Joined Labor Protest, Brother Says
Brother to an Iranian environmentalist says Iranian authorities detained the activist in an apparent continuation of a wave of arrests of environmentalists.
Morocco’s Arab Spring Anniversary Brings Reflection and Beatings
Moroccan Arab Spring anniversary marks eight years after the spirit of activism was born in this North African kingdom with several demonstrations.
Estonians Kick Off Online Voting for March Election
Balloting has started for next month’s general election in Estonia, an online voting pioneer, amid tight protective measures .
Somaliland Must Free Poet Detained for Political Poem on Justice Reform
Somaliland authorities should immediately and unconditionally release from arbitrary detention Abdirahman Ibrahim Adan, a poet known as “Abdirahman Abees.
Outspoken Philippine Senator Marks Two Years Arbitrarily Detained
Outspoken Philippine Senator Leila de Lima, a prominent critic of President Rodrigo Duterte’s abusive “war on drugs,” has now been arbitrarily detained.