China has sharply reduced the number of elected seats in Hong Kong’s legislature, a setback for Hong Kong’s besieged democracy movement.
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Thailand’s Deep South Conflict Is Democracy Reform Hurdle
A pro-democracy movement continues to call for change but Thailand’s deep south conflict that remains unresolved is seldom mentioned.
An Alliance Of Autocracies, And China Wants To Lead
President Biden wants to create a “democracy coalition.” China is making it clear that it also wants to lead an “alliance of autocracies”.
Myanmar Funerals Become Platforms For Pro-Democracy Protests
Some of the funerals for victims of state violence held in Myanmar on Sunday became platforms for opposition to the country’s junta.
No Oscars Or Sensitive Art Spark Hong Kong Censorship Fears
New decisions in Hong Kong have ignited fears Beijing’s crackdown on opposition in the city is expanding to entertainment, arts sectors.
Chinese Propaganda Mocks Criticism Of Conditions In Xinjiang
A digital illustration by Chinese propaganda artist mocks Western governments, media, and companies for criticizing Xinjiang labor conditions.
Is Modi Working to Undermine India’s Online News Outlets?
In recent years, India’s PM, Narendra Modi, has cowed wide segments of India’s news media as part of a campaign against dissent.
Miss Myanmar’s Stands For Democracy At Grand International Finals
At the Miss Grand International 2020 coronation night, Myanmar nominee Han Lay talked about her country’s deteriorating situation.
Armenia Amendments Threaten Media and Freedom of Expression
Armenia’s parliament has adopted legal reforms that aim to limit freedom of expression by raising fines for defamation and insult.
Afghanistan Plan To Ban Girls’ Singing Dropped After Outrage
Afghanistan’s Education Ministry is stepping back from a decision that would apparently have banned girls older than 12 from singing in public.