Tag: Human rights
North Korea cracks down on foreign media, speaking styles
Measures include up to 15 years in a prison camp for those caught with media from South Korea
‘Chilling effect’: Hong Kong civil servants told to take pro-govt oath
The whole environment for civil servants will change because of this, academic says
Vietnam steps up ‘chilling’ crackdown on dissent ahead of key Communist...
Public criticism of the party is not tolerated and groups which promote democratization are targeted by the authorities
US commission says China possibly committed ‘genocide’ against Xinjiang Muslims
US genocide declaration would mean countries would have to think hard about allowing companies to do business with Xinjiang
North Korea still tops countries where Christians face most persecution
‘Being discovered as a Christian in North Korea is a death sentence,’ says Open Doors report
Rights violations intensify in Vietnam, group says
Govt frequently punishes people for criticizing its authority, Human Rights Watch says
Fire destroys homes of thousands in Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh
‘Another devastating blow’ for people who’ve ‘endured unspeakable hardship for years’
Christian group hits Sri Lanka decision to cremate COVID-19 victims
Govt response ‘demonstrates lack of sensitivity’ to communities who consider burial rites integral to their religious customs
There’s no such thing as ‘love jihad,’ Indian archbishop says
New anti-conversion laws in several Indian states will result in further harassment of minorities, he says
‘We should not give up,’ says Malaysian journalist ahead of court...
Freedom of both press and speech face renewed pressure under govt
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