Myanmar citizens protesting the military coup of February 1, 2021, and the junta have held “flower protests” for those killed by the army.
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Thai Protest Leader On Prison Hunger Strike Given IV Drip
One of the leaders of Thailand’s pro-democracy movement was being administered an intravenous fluid drip in prison.
Vietnam Crackdown on Independent Candidates Ahead of 2021 Vote
Vietnamese authorities are cracking down on independent election candidates and critical voices ahead of National Assembly elections.
Why Are Foreign Journalists Fleeing China?
The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China said that at least 20 journalists have been expelled or forced to leave China since last year.
Democracy Is Sliding Backwards In Southeast Asia
The demo-optimism from five years ago in Southeast Asia is dimming as democracy is, in turn, rapidly backsliding in the region.
Russia Passes Law Letting Putin Run For President Twice More
Russia has enacted a new law that will let Vladimir Putin to run again for the presidency twice. Putin has been in power since 2000.
Russia’s Navalny On Hunger Strike To Protest Prison Treatment
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny declared Wednesday he had begun hunger strike to protest ill-treatment by authorities.
Afghan Taliban Targeting Journalists And Women
Taliban forces are deliberately targeting journalists and other media workers, including women, in Afghanistan.
Court Convicts 7 Prominent Hong Kong Democracy Activists
A judge in Hong Kong on Thursday convicted seven pro-democracy protest leaders including Jimmy Lai.
Political Cartoonist Says He Was Tortured In Bangladeshi Jail
Bangladeshi cartoonist Kabir Kishore arrested in May 2020 under a cyber security law was released March 4. Kishore says he was tortured.