Bhutan: Urgent Action Needed to Address Dire Conditions for Political Prisoners Introduction In a troubling development, a recently released political prisoner from Bhutan has shed light on the severe conditions faced by those unjustly detained in the country for political offenses. Human Rights Watch has reported that at least 36 […]
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Bhutan’s Imprisoned Democracy Activists Deserve A Royal Pardon: Calls for King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck to Free Political Prisoners
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan is scheduled to attend the coronation of King Charles III in London on May 6, 2023. As the king of Bhutan, he should use his authority to release the political prisoners who have been detained and held in poor conditions for decades following […]