The three-fingered salute that has united protestors against autocrats across southeast Asia has surprising origins in Hollywood.
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Thai Prisons Holding Activists Drive Record Covid Figures
Thursday, Thailand announced the highest one-day increase in coronavirus infections in its history, with more than half from jails.
Repression Stymies Academic Freedom Throughout Asia
Academic freedom, like press freedom, is facing an onslaught from repressive governments throughout Asia, but this is rarely discussed.
Pakistani Military Remains The Nation’s De Facto Ruler
When he ran for office, Imran Khan pledged to reform politics in Pakistan but the Pakistani army remains Pakistan’s de facto ruler.
Hong Kong Pulling Democracy Books From Library Shelves
Hong Kong is pulling democracy books from library shelves. This is taking place as China takes measures to end democracy in the city.
What The Coup Means For Gender Equality In Myanmar
Myanmar’s women have been at the helm of protests against the coup that led to the removal of Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government.
Japan Bill To Amend Constitutional Referendum Law Proceeds
Japan’s Diet is expected to pass a new piece of legislation that amends the national referendum law on constitutional reform.
Media Arrests As Myanmar Military Steps Up Repression
The repression against democracy protests in Myanmar continues. The country’s military junta has ramped up media arrests.
Is India’s Opposition Party Prioritizing Dynasty Over Democracy?
India has been reduced to begging for emergency aid during the pandemic after being declared world’s future economic power.
Malaysian Government Criminalizing Speech
Malaysia’s Government is Criminalizing speech. It arrested a prominent artist Friday under the notorious lese majeste Sedition Act.