China officially ended black prisons but severe repression of dissent has increased by other means
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Cambodia Opposition in Mass March for Democracy
Thousands take part as Cambodia opposition in mass march for democracy with intention of increasing pressure on dictatorship for a new vote with reforms
Turkmenistan Holds Vote With Opposition Illegal
Dictatorship in Turkmenistan holds vote in weak propaganda bid to present functioning democracy
North Korea Crackdown Ripples Across Region
North Korea crackdown sees leader’s aunt seemingly spared as more leader executions likely ahead
World Clueless After High-Level North Korea Execution
Top leader and allies in high-level North Korea execution as internal crackdown that baffles world
Signs of Major Instability in North Korea Powderkeg
North Korea Powderkeg: Internal political purge in violent North Korea could have broader consequences
Powerful Pakistan Judiciary Leader Retires Politics
Controversial Chief Justice and Pakistan judiciary leader retires presaging major changes to giant
Dozens of Burma Political Prisoners Freed
As Burma political prisoners freed in new batch, program have reached massive numbers as newly freed celebrate with their families in private ceremonies
India Anti-Graft Leader Kerjiwal Prepares for Governance
India’s rising Arvind Kerjiwal prepares for governance after winning election on anti-graft ticket but following through will be difficult in ancient city
India Anti-Corruption Party Makes Historic Gains
India Anti-Corruption Party: New party takes second place in capital Delhi pushing ruling party into third