Those identified from protests in 2019 face continuing fears of retribution under the now-authoritarian regime in Hong Kong.
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Eileen Gu Defends China’s Internet Freedom, And Is Censored
Since she announced she would compete in the Olympics on the Chinese team, controversy has surrounded Eileen Gu, a U.S.-born skier.
China: Imprisoned Tibetan Monk’s Health In Peril
A Tibetan monk has been jailed by Chinese officials, and it appears that little is being done to address the monk’s failing health.
Putin’s Superyacht Left Germany Amid Sanction Warnings
Putin’s yacht has been moved from German port even before finishing repairs allegedly over fears of sanctions if Russia attacks Ukraine.
Russia’s Leading Human Rights Organizations Resist Dissolution
International Memorial Society, one of Russia’s oldest human rights NGOs, was recently shut down by authorities by is resisting closure.
Azerbaijan Media Law Increases Restrictions On The Press
The President signed the “On Media” law Tuesday, which replaces previous regulations while tightening restrictions on the press.
Fearing Junta, Myanmar Parents Disown Dissident Children
Young people are leading protests against military rule in Myanmar. Fearing the military junta, parents are disowning their own children.
World’s Top Two Authoritarians Team Up
China and Russia are teaming up. Led by Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, respectively, they constitute a significant threat to the free world.
‘Fight Club’ Ending Restored in China After Public Ire
After social media ire over censored version of 1999’s “Fight Club,” Tencent Video members in China can now see full version.
Editor In Kashmir Is Arrested Amid Intensifying Clampdown
The editor of a news website has been arrested in Kashmir in what critics called the latest example of a wave of harassment of journalists.