Push for fair elections through recent protests hit wall as Hong Kong limps toward confrontation
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Dalai Lama: Suu Kyi Advocacy for Muslims Sorely Needed
Rohingya Muslim minority of Burma is in desperate need of Aung Suu Kyi advocacy on their behalf
Revolution of Changes for Australia’s Green Party
Longtime leader’s resignation signals Australia’s Green Party new era in mandatory voting system
Fading Prospects For Fair Hong Kong Elections
Block of legislators seeking fair Hong Kong elections find their opportunity to act is shortening
Uyghur Plight: Lessons about Chinese Minorities
International concern rising from human rights groups concerned about worsening Uyghur plight
Facebook Launches Internet.org to Connect Indonesia
Facebook’s Zuckerberg building his dream to connect Indonesia thousands of islands to internet
Journalist is Latest Victim of Chinese Free Speech Crackdown
Government attacks on Chinese free speech continue to snare best proponents of people’s rights
Indian Net Neutrality Battle Just Heating Up
American tech giants Facebook and Amazon target decision on important Indian net neutrality rules
Occupy Hong Kong Attempting to Regain it’s Influence
Occupy Hong Kong, the pro-Democracy movement which was active in 2014 in opposing strict new requirements implemented by Beijing in the upcoming 2017 Chief Executive elections is trying to start up again to challenge Beijing
Afghan Woman’s Journey From Dressmaker to Politician
Decades of national tragedy and search for justice define one Afghan woman’s journey in politics