Narrow alleys of poor neighborhood in Pakistani city of Karachi known for drugs, children are learning about peace and tolerance from string puppets.
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Cambodian Opposition Being Harassed in the Courts
Cambodian authorities should immediately cease harassing former opposition party members in the courts, Human Rights Watch said today.
Official Thai Election Results Favor Anti-Military Party
Thailand’s Election Commission officially endorsed results from the country’s March 24 general election, declaring that former Prime Minister topped .
Human Rights Watch Reverse-Engineers China’s Mass Surveillance App
For years, Xinjiang has been a testbed for the Chinese government’s novel digital and physical surveillance tactics, as well as human rights abuses.
Press Freedom Must Follow Burma Release of Reuters Journalists
Responding to news of the amnesty and release of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, Nicholas Bequelin, Amnesty International’s East.
China’s Mass Surveillance App Hacked Revealing Oppression
Human Rights Watch got their hands on an app used by Chinese authorities in the western Xinjiang region to track and categorize the entire local population.
Myanmar Authorities Arrest Critics Even as They Pardon Prisoners
Myanmar has launched a crackdown in recent weeks arresting satirical performers, activists, a journalist and a prominent filmmaker with liver cancer.
Press Freedom Continues to Face Setbacks in China
Press freedom has long been an elusive aspiration in China, and the outlook has become increasingly dire under the tight rule of Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
South Korea Works for Safety of 7 Defectors Held in China
South Korea’s foreign ministry is doing all it can to ensure the safety of seven North Koreans who were detained in China after fleeing their homeland.
Cambodian Journalist Sees Media Situation Deteriorating
Cambodian journalist Aun Pheapused to be a dedicated reporter. He would chase stories for The Cambodia Daily, a local independent paper.