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Sedition

Malaysia police probe ex‑Free Malaysia Today journalist, Chinese daily under Sedition Act

Jailed pro-democracy Hong Kong radio host loses final appeal over sedition conviction

FILE PHOTO: Pro-democracy activist Tam Tak-chi walks to a prison van to head to court, over national security law charges, in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Pro-democracy activist Tam Tak-chi walks to a prison van to head to court, over national security law charges, in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/ File Photo

One killed in Bangladesh as Hindu protesters clash with police

Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), who faces several charges, is escorted by the police at the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court, in Chattogram, Bangladesh, November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer
Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader associated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), who faces several charges, is escorted by the police at the Chattogram Metropolitan Magistrate Court, in Chattogram, Bangladesh, November 26, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer

Hong Kong jails third person for sedition under new law

Au Kin-wai, 58, was sentenced to 14 months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to publishing 239 seditious posts on social media.
Au Kin-wai, 58, was sentenced to 14 months behind bars after he pleaded guilty to publishing 239 seditious posts on social media.

Two Hong Kong men jailed for seditious acts under new security law

Hong Kong court finds 2 former online news editors guilty of sedition in landmark ruling

FILE PHOTO: Chung Pui-kuen, former chief editor of the now-shuttered Stand News, and Patrick Lam, former acting chief editor, leave the District Court during the hearing on charges of conspiring to publish seditious publications, in Hong Kong, China on June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Chung Pui-kuen, former chief editor of the now-shuttered Stand News, and Patrick Lam, former acting chief editor, leave the District Court during the hearing on charges of conspiring to publish seditious publications, in Hong Kong, China on June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo

Ex-Malaysian PM Muhyiddin pleads not guilty to sedition charge

Malaysian opposition leader and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin was charged in court with sedition over remarks made in a political speech this month.
Malaysian opposition leader and former premier Muhyiddin Yassin was charged in court with sedition over remarks made in a political speech this month.

Malaysian activist for seafaring community questioned under sedition law

Many Bajau Laut homes were burnt down or demolished in June.
Many Bajau Laut homes were burnt down or demolished in June.

Hong Kong judges dismiss pro-democracy radio host’s appeal in sedition case

Pro-democracy activist Tam Tak-chi walks to a prison van to head to court, over national security law charges, in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2021. Picture taken March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo
Pro-democracy activist Tam Tak-chi walks to a prison van to head to court, over national security law charges, in Hong Kong, China March 2, 2021. Picture taken March 2, 2021. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo

Thai activists arrested for sedition after 'harassing' royal motorcade

Thai monarchy reform activist Tantawan \"Tawan\" Tuatulanon shows a three-finger salute as she is arrested for sedition and related charges outside a criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, February 13, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Thai monarchy reform activist Tantawan \"Tawan\" Tuatulanon shows a three-finger salute as she is arrested for sedition and related charges outside a criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, February 13, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

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