The Myanmar government committed grave abuses against Rohingya Muslims and other ethnic minorities throughout 2018, Human Rights Watch said.
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Continued Repression in China is Major Danger to Global Stability
China’s government tightened its grip on all aspects of society in 2018, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2019.
Crackdown Against Critics Intensifies in the Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration heightened its repression in 2018, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2019.
K-Voting – South Korea’s New Attempt at Blockchain Voting
The National Election Commission started an online voting system called “K-Voting” built on blockchain to have an ever-growing impact on our everyday lives.
No Justice on Horizon for North Korea Human Rights Crimes
The summits between the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S and South Korean presidents, have failed to address human rights concerns about North Korea.
Indonesian Presidential Candidates Spar Over Corruption
Indonesian Presidential candidates spar over corruption in debate focused on terrorism, human rights, corruption, and law and order.
How to Make Pakistani Media Regulations Smarter
It is very welcome that Pakistan is reviewing its rules and systems for regulating the media, which is vital according to the Centre for Law and Democracy.
Why China is Pulling out All Stops in Canada Tensions
China is sparing no expense to its international reputation to force Canada to back down over the case of a Chinese telecommunications executive.
China Executes Thousands Yearly, But True Number is State Secret
China executes thousands yearly but true number is state secret according to Amnesty International report looking at capital punishment around world.
China Urged to Release Human Rights Defender Huang Qi
Chinese authorities secretly tried Huang Qi, human rights defender, citizen journalist, and head of the rights group “6.4 Tianwang,” on January 14.