Massive North Korean prison system holds untold numbers of political prisoners of absolute dictatorship
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Local Singapore Election Tests Ruling Party’s Popularity
Highly wealthy, educated population of city state Singapore beginning to demand more democracy
China’s New Supreme Leader Fends Off Corruption Rumours
Dictatorship moving to suppress popular outrage at corruption related to China’s new supreme leader: Leaders have called for reform defense against crisis
Latest of India’s Gandhi Dynasty Tested by Vibrant Democracy
India’s Gandhi dynasty tested as heir to enter mainstream political system with much to prove: World’s largest democracy will surely test Gandhi’s abilities
New Book Details Torture in China Prisons
China dictatorship continues to use massive jail system for democracy activists, minorities: China jails hold Tibetan, Uighur, Falun Gong and any dissident
Protesters Seeking Immediate Pakistan Early Elections
Government has shown that immediate Pakistan early elections needed as protesters call for vote
India Protests Over Women’s Rights Continue to Erupt
New Delhi India protests over women’s rights make government focus on human rights abuses: India government showing signs of resistance to change for women
Dictatorship Suspected in Laos Activist’s Disappearance
Dictatorship in unstable Laos in new crackdown including Laos activist’s disappearance: Laos dictatorship remains dependent on China dictatorship, Russia
Arrest Warrant for Pakistan PM as Protests Flare
Pakistan PM fights calls for resignation as corruption protest movement gains momentum
Nike Accused of Paying Indonesia Workers Under Minimum Wage
Indonesia’s massive population, growing economy, functioning democracy tested in scandal