Former detainees have described the facilities as political indoctrination camps where they were forced to condemn Islam and declare loyalty to the Communist Party.
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Rapper Kezang Dorji Connecting Bhutanese Youth With Democracy
Bhutanese pop-star, Kezang Dorji, has brought together artists to create a music video encouraging youth to vote ahead of the National Assembly’s elections.
Vollywood? The Surprisingly Successful Vietnamese Movie Industry
Call it Vollywood? Vietnam’s movie scene is growing quickly, with an explosion of theaters across the country and more filmmakers entering the market.
VIDEO: The History of Submerging and Emerging Democracies
A fascinating lecture by Professor Dan Slater outlining what he views as the global patterns behind submerging and emerging democracies in Asia.
Is Europe Attempting to Strong-Arm Cambodia Towards Democracy?
Cambodia faces an economic collapse from European Union trade maneuvers designed to force its leader to walk back a prolonged political crackdown.
Shock as China Arrest of Interpol Chief Confirmed
When Meng was named Interpol’s president, concerns expressed that Beijing might try to leverage his position to pursue dissidents abroad.
Hong Kong Journalist’s Visa Denial Raises Questions of Press Freedom
Hong Kong refused renewing work visa for Asia news editor of Financial Times, an official of the city’s FCC, shocking financial hub international community.
Endless Violence Raise Fears Of Another Flawed Afghan Election
Afghan officials have promised security over thousands of polling stations across the country ahead of parliamentary election slated for October 20th.
Former South Korean President Lee Gets 15 Years For Corruption
Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak was sentenced Friday to 15 years in prison and fine of about $11.5 million on a range of corruption allegations.
China’s Netizens Push Back on ‘Xi Thought’
China is increasingly engaged in efforts to extend its propaganda reach, looking far beyond newsrooms and now spreading into an entertainment game show.