World’s most repressive regime has its hands full trying to stop usage of illegal foreign radio
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Filipino Mobile Voting System Mulled For Overseas Citizens
Election turnout could get a boost if commission approves a new Filipino mobile voting system
Chinese Protest Banners in Washington DC For Xi Visit
In sign of defiance, Newseum hosts Chinese protest banners and democracy lessons during Xi visit
A Shortlist of Arrested Vietnamese Bloggers
Unreformed dictatorship controls media through intimidation such as arrests of Vietnamese bloggers
Arrest for Malaysian Whistleblower Who Exposed Corruption
Famed Malaysian whistleblower awarded for exposing corruption in government with arrest by police
Finally, a New Nepalese Constitution for Troubled Nation
The new secular Nepalese Constitution has drawn protests for its switch from Hindu monarchism
Changing Impact of Sri Lanka Social Media on Elections
Budding democracy gets boost from widespread use of Sri Lanka social media among youth voters
Pro-Democracy Balloons Lead to Arrest in Malaysia
Women is arrested for insulting President after dropping yellow pro-democracy balloons in Malaysia
Film Chronicles Cambodia Human Trafficking Disaster
New documentary captures the tragic consequences of widespread Cambodia human trafficking crimes
Mass Protests Seeking Malaysian PM Resignation
Unprecedented people power protests seeking ouster of Malaysian PM Najib Razak enter second day