Leader of Indonesia’s Presidential race has not entered but has built a national movement
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More Guilty Verdicts as Historic China Crackdown Continues
Historic China crackdown has led to jail for growing number of democracy activists
Trials and Prison for China’s New Democracy Movement
New Democracy Movement has faced severe repression since publicly calling for Chinese elections
India’s Common Man Party Presses Street Protest
Common Man Party presses on with dramatic street protests as national elections approach
China Scholar Escapes to Effective Exile Abroad
China Scholar Escape! University sacked him over what he argued were his political views.
Purged North Korean’s Extended Family Killed – Women, Children
Purged North Korean and entire extended family executed including women and children
Four Years Jail for Investigating China Corruption
Activist who was arrested after investigating China corruption receives jail for his heroic defiance
Cambodia Police Renew Clashes With Protesters
Violently repressed workers. monks, and freedom fighters attacked by Cambodia police
China Corruption Exposed by New Investigation Cooperative
New investigation cooperative pools resources dozens of international newspapers for journalism
More Trials of Activists as China Clampdown Ramps-up
Dictatorship at work: China clampdown ramps up is intensifying with increased persecution of rights activists