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Hong Kong's dragnet widens 5 years after national security law
AFP, Published on 27/06/2025
» HONG KONG - Jailed pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong shrugged and shook his head after a Hong Kong court this month announced a fresh charge of breaching the city's national security law.
Hong Kong police arrest father and brother of wanted activist Anna Kwok
Published on 02/05/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong national security police have arrested the father and brother of wanted activist Anna Kwok for allegedly dealing with her finances, local media reported on Friday, in the first use of the city's security law to deal with an absconder's relatives.
Druze take up arms against Islamists in Syria
AFP, Published on 01/05/2025
» JARAMANA, Syria - Syrian estate agent Fahd Haidar shuttered his business and got out his rifle to defend his hometown of Jaramana when it came under attack this week by Islamists loyal to the new government.
Letting their hair down
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/03/2025
» The Supreme Administrative Court's decision to abolish a controversial regulation that restricted students' hairstyles is welcome news.
Free speech key for uni students
Editorial, Published on 09/03/2025
» More than three weeks after the traditional football game between Chulalongkorn and Thammasat universities -- an event known for its satirical parade and card stunts -- those involved in the parody are complaining of threats and intimidation by police and security officers.
Convictions of Hong Kong pro-democracy trio overturned
Published on 06/03/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong’s top court has unanimously overturned the convictions of three former members of a pro-democracy group that organised an annual candlelight vigil to mark China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown, citing a miscarriage of justice.
Hong Kong offers bounties for six more activists
Published on 24/12/2024
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong offered bounties of HK$1 million (US$129,000) on Tuesday for six more pro-democracy campaigners deemed to have violated national security laws, and revoked the passports of seven more, as it keeps up its security campaign.
Lawyer given another 2 years for lese-majeste
Published on 03/12/2024
» The Criminal Court on Tuesday convicted human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa of lese-majeste and computer crime offences and sentenced him to two years in prison. The ruling brings to 16 years and 2 months the total time he has to serve, according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR).
Thai court dismisses activist’s spyware suit
Published on 23/11/2024
» The Bangkok Civil Court has dismissed a lawsuit by activist Jatupat Boonpattararaksa against NSO Group Technologies for allegedly failing to prevent him from being targeted with its Pegasus spyware, according to Amnesty International.