On the night of Jan. 16, Kol Sat could not locate her husband even after contacting everyone she thought might know the whereabouts of Kong Mas.
Technology Dissidents articles on Democracy Chronicles
This technology dissidents section covers individuals and groups using technology to advance democracy and the controversies surrounding this practice. Whistleblowers like Edward Snowden and Julian Assange will be covered here as well as technology and election experts like Harvard University's Lawrence Lessig. Also check out our entire section on Election Technology.
Dissident Blogger Appears in Vietnam Jail After Vanishing in Thailand
A Vietnamese blogger who vanished in Thailand earlier this year is being held in a Hanoi prison, his friend and wife confirmed Thursday.
Top Chechen Official Claims Blood Feud Against Blogger
Top Chenchen official has declared blood feud against popular exiled blogger in what appears to be another example of intimidation of critics in Chechnya.
Indonesia Guilty Verdict in Case About WhatsApp Messages is Mistake
Indonesia’s Judiciary Commission should review the prosecution of Saidah Saleh Syamlan for criminal defamation in the Surabaya district court.
Gay Muslim Comic Gone From Instagram After Indonesia Warning
An Instagram account that published comic strips depicting the struggles of gay Muslims in Indonesia has disappeared from the site.
Morocco Dissident Jailed for ‘Disobedience’ on Facebook Must be Freed
Moroccan authorities should free an entrepreneur who was sentenced to two years in prison in violation of his right to free speech.
Unjustly Jailed Azerbaijan Blogger Faces New Charges
Unjustly jailed Azerbaijan blogger Huseynov who has been serving a 2-year prison sentence faces new charges without evidence of assaulting a authorities.
UN Calls on UAE to Release Rights Activist Ahmed Mansoor
The UAE must release pro-democracy campaigner Ahmed Mansoor, whose 10-year jail sentence for criticizing government on social media was upheld this week.
Vietnam Says New Law Will Censor Internet But Not Close Websites
Vietnam is looking to the law as way to control public criticism of government activity, activist bloggers believe. Bloggers have been arrested.
Vietnamese Blogger Mother Mushroom Reaches Out to Activists
Vietnamese blogger Mother Mushroom tells activists, you are not alone while walking VOA through her story from blogging, arrests and presents state of live.