Tag: Human rights
Lawyer in China charged with subversion for defending human rights
During detention, Chang Weiping was tied up and forced to sit in a ‘tiger chair’, causing intense pain and swelling in his legs
Peace group warns armed clashes in Mindanao a ‘preview’ of more...
If the violence continues, Bangsamoro region may experience conflict similar to what occurred in the city of Marawi in 2017
Thousands take to the streets again in Myanmar after bloodiest day...
UN Special Rapporteur for Myanmar says military carrying out ‘mass murder’
Rohingya refugees in northern India fear an uncertain future
Threat of deportation looms for more than 150 Rohingya refugees recently detained by police
Fate of 81 Rohingya adrift at sea for weeks still unresolved,...
India has been providing food, medical and technical aid but has so far rejected appeals to take the group
Nike faces social media storm in China over Xinjiang statement
The sports clothing company said it was concerned about reports of forced labor in Xinjiang
Court in China sends activist to prison for opposing national security...
Zhang Wuzhou found guilty of ‘obstructing public officials’ and ‘picking quarrels and stirring up trouble’
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh rebuild huts after deadly fire
With critical infrastructure including medical facilities and sanitation systems destroyed, fears are rising about the spread of disease
Sri Lanka faces UN scrutiny over civil war crimes
United Nations believes 80,000-100,000 people died in the 26-year conflict
COVID-19 aggravates global decline in freedom, report says
Transparency was one of the hardest-hit aspects of democratic governance, Freedom House says
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