The Thais are not giving up the fight against lèse-majesté laws. They returned to the streets to protest, facing off police.
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Myanmar: Doctors arrested for Joining civil disobedience
Following the February 1 coup medical doctors in Myanmar joined a civil disobedience campaign. The army arrested many of the MDs as part of its crackdown.
Myanmar: post-coup military deployment across cities
On February 1, 2021, the army plotted a coup in Myanmar. In response to anti-coup protests it deployed armored vehicles across cities.
Uzbekistan: Blogger Held on Dubious Extortion Charge
Otabek Sattoriy an outspoken blogger in Uzbekistan faces 10 years in prison in a dubious extortion case brought by authorities.
Constitutional implications of Myanmar’s Coup on 1 February 2021
On February 1, 2021, Myanmar’s army plotted a coup on grounds of election fraud. The coup has constitutional implications for the country.
A Brief but Marvelous Moment of Free Expression in China
Thousands in mainland China flocked to an app, engaging in discussions with users from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Uyghur diaspora.
China: End Escalating Persecution of Free Expression, Release Geng Xiaonan
Under Xi Jinping China stepped up repression of dissent. The latest victim is independent publisher, entrepreneur Geng Xiaonan.
Twitter Promises It Won’t Block India Journalists and Activists
The latest news on this front comes from a really interesting article by BuzzFeed News Reporter Pranav Dixit. Take a look at this excerpt: Twitter has told India’s government that it won’t restrict accounts belonging to journalists, activists, and politicians in India, despite receiving an order from the country’s federal government. It is, however, blocking […]
Bangladesh Charges 3 Journalists Under New Digital Security Act
Years in prison for the charges of publishing false or offensive information and transmitting defamatory information.
Thousands March for Justice in Sri Lanka, Despite Ban
Forced disappearances are common occurrence in Sri Lanka but families of victims are now demanding answers and justice from authorities.