Algeria: Activists Detained in Apparent Retribution June 27, 2023 Introduction In a troubling development, Algerian authorities have been holding at least four people for over four months, including a journalist, on the accusation of facilitating the escape of activist Amira Bouraoui from the country. Bouraoui, a gynecologist and political activist, […]
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Senegal’s Democracy at Risk as Government Cracks Down on Opposition and Dissent
Senegal: Political Unrest and Crackdown on Dissent Senegal, a country known for its democratic and peaceful environment, is currently facing political unrest and a crackdown on opposition and dissent. The protests erupted on May 31, 2023, after the criminal court sentenced notable opposition leader Ousmane Sonko to two years in […]
Tiananmen anniversary arrests in Hong Kong: A worsening crackdown on dissent
Hong Kong Arrests Individuals Ahead of Tiananmen Anniversary Background On June 4, 1989, in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, Chinese troops opened fire on peaceful protestors demanding political reforms, economic developments, an end to corruption, and an apology for the 1976 Tiananmen Square incident that resulted in the death of participants in […]
Vietnam Bans Jokes on Social Media in Crackdown on Online Speech
No Joking Allowed in Vietnam The Ministry of Public Security in Vietnam has shown that it has no sense of humor, as it continues to retaliate against individuals who make jokes or satirical comments about government officials. The latest victim of this crackdown is Bui Tuan Lam, a man who […]
Cambodia’s Crackdown on Labor Rights: The Conviction of Casino Union Leader Chhim Sithar and Strikers
Cambodian authorities have convicted union leader Chhim Sithar and eight other union members for incitement to commit a felony or disturb social security. Sithar, who is the president of the Labor Rights Supported Union of Khmer Employees of NagaWorld, has been sentenced to two years in prison, while the others […]
Cambodia’s Crackdown on Land Rights Activists: A Dangerous Backslide
Cambodian Land Rights Activists Face Baseless Charges Overview On May 22nd, 2023, three staff members of the Coalition of Cambodian Farmer Community (CCFC) were charged with plotting and incitement, a move that has been described as politically motivated by Human Rights Watch. The three activists, Theng Savoeun, Nhel Pheap, and […]
Vietnam’s Crackdown on Dissent Continues With “Propaganda” Charge Against Activist.
Activist Charged With “Propaganda” Bui Tuan Lam Faces 12 Years in Prison for Criticizing Government Online The Vietnamese government is set to put Bui Tuan Lam, a renowned activist and pro-democracy advocate, on trial on May 25, 2023. Lam is facing charges of “propaganda against the state” for exercising his […]
Vietnam’s Crackdown on Free Speech: Activist Behind ‘Salt Bae’ Video Faces Unjust Charges
Vietnamese Activist Bui Tuan Lam Faces Unjust ‘Propaganda Against the State’ Charges Amnesty International Interim Deputy Regional Director for Research Montse Ferrer has called on Vietnamese authorities to immediately drop the ‘propaganda against the state’ charges against activist Bui Tuan Lam, who faces up to 12 years in prison. The […]
Pakistan’s Crackdown on Political Opponents Sparks Concerns over Democracy.
Pakistan: Crackdown on Political Opposition Raises Concerns for Democracy The Current Situation On May 9, 2023, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested on corruption charges, which provoked protests across Pakistan. In response, Pakistani police have carried out mass arrests and detained more than 4,000 people, including members of the […]
Tunisia’s Sentencing of Ghannouchi Represents a New Level in President Saied’s Crackdown on Opposition
Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Figure Under Anti-Terrorism Law A recent decision by a Tunisian court to sentence opposition figure Rached Ghannouchi to a year in prison and a fine has brought to the fore concerns about a growing crackdown on dissidents and critics of President Kais Saied. Ghannouchi is the […]