Chinese authorities are refusing to discuss the sentencing of a dissident who stands to become the longest-serving Tibetan political prisoner.
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Leader of New Thai Party Charged With Sedition
The leader of a popular new Thai political party has denied the criminal charges of sedition filed against him by the ruling military junta.
Braces for Lame Duck Thai Government Once Election Tally Released
Thailand is waving goodbye to its longest period of military rule in nearly 50 years once election of march 24 tally will be released.
DC Author Benny Tai Found Guilty Over HK Protests
If we were to be guilty, we will be guilty for daring to share hope at this difficult time in Hong Kong. I am not afraid or ashamed of going to prison. If this is the cup I must take, I will drink with no regret.
Facebook, Rights Groups Hit Out at Singapore’s Fake News Bill
Facebook rights groups hit out at Singapore’s fake news bill that stoke fears of government possessing too much power and hindering freedom of speech.
Repeated Attacks on Prominent Thailand Activist Must End
Thai authorities should impartially investigate threats and attacks against prominent pro-democracy activist Ekachai Hongkangwan and other activists.
Donald Trump, Mao Zedong Headline New Hong Kong Opera
Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre to state performance of Trump On Show, re-imagining of Trump’s life and that of his fictional twin brother who lives in China.
National Crackdown Sweeps Up China’s Labor Activists
The whole world is waiting for you to come back. ‘Hold fast to freedom in the wind and rain,’” wrote Zheng Churan in a postcard to her husband.
New Zealand: Clean and Green or Corrupt and Mean?
Fighting a court is like trying to grab a snake covered in oil. They have more power than you do, often are poisonous, and are unaccountable when they libel you and strip you of your rights. It seems they bite you with dishonesty.
UN Watchdog Blasts Vietnam Over Repression and Abuses
U.N watchdog blasts Vietnam over repression and gross violations of human rights, including torture and executions for crimes that breech international law.