An academic who has been exposing the back-door methods of the Chinese seeking to influence New Zealand politics says she is being targeted by Beijing.
International Democracy articles
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Leading Crimean Attorney Detained on Trumped-Up Charges
Politically motivated Emil Kurbedinov, a prominent lawyer in Crimea who is instrumental in defending embattled activists detained on trumped up charges.
Russian Human Rights Defender Ponomarev Jailed
A Russian court has unjustly jailed one of the founders of Russia’s human rights movement, Lev Ponomarev, for a Facebook post about a peaceful protest.
Ally of German Chancellor Merkel Elected to Succeed Her as Party Leader
A close ally Kramp-Karrenbauer has been elected to succeed German Chancellor Angela Merkel as leader of country’s center-right Christian Democratic Union.
32 Factory Workers and Supporters in China Detained, Disappeared
Authorities in China have seized 18 supporters in 5 cities—Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Wuhan after Jasic Technology saw workers form union.
Libya to Vote on New Constitution Before February
Chairman of Libya’s elections commission says the beleaguered North African nation will hold a referendum on a new constitution before the end of February.
Saudi Arabia Must Allow Access to Detained Women Activists
Sources said the torture of Saudi women activists may be ongoing. Saudi Arabia needs to immediately and credibly investigate the allegations.
German Chancellor Merkel Stepping Down as CDU Leader
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is stepping down after 18 years as the party leader of the center-right Christian Democratic Union.
Former Armenian President Arrested for Deadly Crackdown
Armenian court puts the nation’s former president in custody on charges linked to a deadly police crackdown on a 2008 protest over alleged voting fraud.
Rwandan High Court Clears Opposition Leader of Charges
Rwanda’s high court has acquitted opposition leader Diane Rwigara of charges that included forgery and inciting insurrection.