Detention of Chinese Human Rights Lawyer Lu Siwei Raises Concerns Background Chinese human rights lawyer Lu Siwei has been confirmed to be detained in China after being arrested in Laos in July. Lu’s detention has alarmed human rights organizations, who fear he is at risk of torture and other ill-treatment. […]
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Iran’s Crackdown on Women’s Rights Activists: Silencing the Voice for Equality
Mass Arrests of Women’s Rights Defenders in Iran Raise Concerns Background Arrests Ahead of Protests’ Anniversary Iranian authorities have arrested at least a dozen activists and increased pressure on peaceful dissidents in the days leading up to the anniversary of the nationwide protests that shook the country in 2022. The […]
Silencing the Truth: The Escalating Attacks on Media and Free Expression in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan: Attacks on Media, Free Expression Reject Bills for Censorship, Repression of LGBT Rights Introduction In a concerning turn of events, Kyrgyzstan‘s parliament is currently discussing two draft laws that have the potential to severely restrict freedom of speech and media in the country. These draft laws, along with another […]