Human rights defenders Li Yufeng and Li Qiaochu are recipients of the seventh Cao Shunli Memorial Award for Human Rights Defenders.
Asia articles on Democracy Chronicles
View news about the struggle for democracy on the continent of Asia where giants of China and India hover large. Asia represents a huge portion of the human race where both some of the best and worst governments coexist. Also see our World Democracy section!
Report: India Now As Autocratic As Pakistan, Worse Than Bangladesh
New report shows India is now as autocratic as Pakistan in terms of censorship, and worse than both Bangladesh and Nepal.
Deadly Crackdown on Human Rights Defenders in Philippines
In the Philippines’ Calabarzon area, nine human rights defenders were recently killed and four others were arbitrary detained.
World Must Respond To Bangladesh’s Crackdown On Free Speech
Authorities in Bangladesh must end escalating crackdown on human rights and respect and protect people’s right to freedom of expression.
Asia’s ‘Milk Tea’ Activists Give Support For Democratic Change
Pro-democracy activists have been banding together in Asia in recent months. They are doing so both online and on the streets.
Three Thai Democracy Activists Charged With Insulting Monarchy
After being charged with insulting the monarchy, three famous Thai pro-democracy figures were refused bail in a Bangkok court.
Hundreds Protest Thailand Lese Majeste Law In Bangkok
On Saturday, hundreds of protestors marched through Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, to draw attention to a punitive royal defamation law.
China’s Parliament To Overhaul Hong Kong Electoral System
Elections for Hong Kong’s legislature will likely be deferred for a second year as Beijing plans a major overhaul of the city’s electoral system.
Repressive Prison Terms For Former Cambodia Opposition Leaders
Recent jail sentences for exiled senior leaders of the dissolved Cambodian National Rescue Party are disproportionate, UN experts.
Myanmar’s Quest For Women’s Empowerment Amid Crisis
Seeking solutions to Myanmar’s political problems through the empowerment of women and girls will help the country become stronger.