Democracy

Explainer: Why is Sheikh Hasina’s plan to return to Bangladesh contentious?

Political analysts say the government of Bangladesh does not want Sheikh Hasina’s return to turn into a political spectacle that could potentially galvanise her supporters.

US slams jailing of Macau pro-democracy ex-lawmaker

Au Kam San was convicted of subversion and other offences, and sentenced on Nov 6 to 12½ years in jail.

Lights go out at Russia’s Novaya Gazeta, independent newspaper known for its fearless reporting

The paper, founded by the last Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev with money from his 1990 Nobel Peace Prize, had kept going until now despite a sharp tightening of censorship.

Netanyahu rival Eisenkot seeks ‘wide’ government but path to power uncertain

Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot (centre) attends an official ceremony conferring the mandate to form a new government at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, Israel, on Nov 8.

Hong Kong lawmakers condemn foreign governments’ criticism of Joshua Wong ruling

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong, seen here in a 2019 photo, has been behind bars since 2020.

Hong Kong lawmakers condemn foreign governments' criticism of Joshua Wong ruling

FILE PHOTO: Pro-democracy activists Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow arrive at the Eastern Court by police van after being arrested on suspicion for organising illegal protests, in Hong Kong, China August 30, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo

Au Kam San: Macau’s ex-lawmaker who called ‘bluntly’ for democracy

Au Kam San, who was sentenced to 12½ years in jail, was also accused of “building links with external groups and individuals” and “breaching confidentiality”.

China’s Macau jails ex-lawmaker in first national security trial

Former lawmaker and democracy campaigner Au Kam Sa is the first person convicted under national security laws widened in 2023 in Macau.

Hong Kong's Joshua Wong: From teenage protest leader to a decade behind bars

Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong speaks to members of the media at the High Court in Hong Kong, China May 16, 2019. REUTERS/James Pomfret

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in jail

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has already spent almost six years behind bars.

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