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Amnesty International
Convictions of Hong Kong Activists Show Beijing’s Contempt for Democracy, Say Human Rights Groups
Fourteen activists and former elected oficials, including an Australian citizen, now face anywhere from 3 years to life in prison.
Amnesty Criticises Australia’s Lack of Focus on Youth Crime Initiatives
Amnesty International has criticised the Albanese government’s apparent lack of funding for youth crime prevention in the federal budget.
China’s Transnational Repression Has ‘Chilling Effect’ on Chinese Students Studying Abroad: Report
Within hours of attending a commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre, Rowan heard from her father in China who had been contacted by Chinese police.
South Korean Court Upholds Ban on Same-Sex Relations Within Military
The South Korean Constitutional Court said that allowing same-sex relations within the military could weaken its combat readiness.
More Than 200 People Killed in Iran Amid Brutal Government Crackdown on Protesters, Amnesty International Says
At least 208 people have been killed during a security crackdown on protests in Iran, Amnesty International reported on Dec.2.
