Tag: Human rights

Account given by 17-year-old female detainee about what she saw and experienced

Incidence of violence against children, mostly by parents and caregivers, has dramatically increased globally during pandemic

Advocacy group says more than 3,400 people have been detained for opposing the coup

Lawyers and rights groups say bill gives authorities unbridled powers to impose ‘exit bans’ such as those used by mainland China

They urge people to stop paying electricity bills, agricultural loans and to keep their children out of school

Lawmakers back motion calling on govt to use international law to end genocide against Turkic Muslims

Foreign Correspondents’ Club says govt actions against journalist sets dangerous precedent, will deter other journalists

One judge said bail hearings were reminiscent of ‘show trials’ used by China to publicly humiliate and ultimately break political opponents

China described as the world’s undisputed specialist in spreading ‘censorship virus’

Military leader should not be welcomed at an intergovernmental gathering to address a crisis he created, Human Rights Watch says