Gulgeldy Annaniyazov’s long spell in prison was supposed to end this year, but without concerted international action his ordeal will drag on.
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Vietnam Jails 2 Activists for ‘Spreading Propaganda’ on Facebook
A Vietnamese court has jailed two activists on charges of publishing damaging anti-state propaganda about the communist-run country.
Rights Groups, Family Demand Answers on Missing Thai Activists
Three Thai activists in exile and accused of insulting the country’s powerful monarchy have gone missing, rights groups and a family member says.
Duterte Allies Appear to Have Won Philippine Senate Seats
President Rodrigo Duterte’s allies appeared to have overwhelming leads in elections for the Philippine Senate, one of the opposition’s last bulwarks.
Critics of Indonesian President Face Treason Charges
The lead-up to the May 22 official announcement of the results of the Indonesian presidential and legislative elections has been colored by disbelief.
US Can Benefit From Australia’s Compulsory Voting System
In Australia in 2016, about 87 percent of voting-age people participated in the nation’s federal election, or 91 percent of enrolled voters.
Malaysia’s New Government Survives Tough First Year
Mahathir took office as Malaysia’s new prime minister and assumed the helm of a government under the Barisan Nasional coalition since independence .
A Year After Malaysia Elections, Fundamental Freedoms Still Restricted
A year after the electoral victory of the Pakatan Harapan coalition, authorities have failed to reform repressive legislation or expand civic space.
Behind Reporters’ Release, a Face-Saving Strategy for Suu Kyi
Suu Kyi finally decided to pardon for two Myanmar journalists jailed for reporter will be the only way to resolve an issue that has lasted for 18 months.
Singapore ‘Fake News’ Law Draws Fire From Google, Facebook
An anti-fake news law passed by Singapore’s parliament could stunt innovation, a quality the city-state wants to expand its tech industry.