Calls on May to ease abortion rules
Hundreds of women’s rights activist rally to put pressure on British PM to reform Northern Ireland’s highly restrictive abortion rules.
Tag: Activists
Rainbow flags and high heels: South Korea holds debut drag
South Korea held its first ever drag parade last weekend, a small but significant step for rights activists in a country that remains deeply conservative when it comes to gender and sexuality.
Eight witnesses summoned in Sokha trial
Investigating judge at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court, Ky Rithy, summoned eight more witnesses in the trial of jailed opposition leader Kem Sokha, who stands accused of treason.
Greenpeace cuts ties with paper firm linked to deforestation
One of Indonesia’s biggest businesses rejects criticism from Greenpeace.
Citizenship of 115 people revoked on terrorism charges
A court in Bahrain revokes the citizenship of 115 people on terrorism charges.
Thai activists to resume protest if deal with junta fails
A Thai anti-government movement vows to resume its protests.
CNRP insurrection convictions upheld by Appeal Court
The Court of Appeal yesterday upheld insurrection convictions against 11 former CNRP activists and officials who were jailed for their involvement in a protest to demand access to Freedom Park following the disputed 2013 election.
Fighting to gain villagers’ environmental support
An American man and his Australian wife have been living in Cambodia since the 1990s.
Court of Appeal finishes hearing insurrection case
Appeal Court finishes hearing the case of 11 former activists and officials of the CNRP.
Appeal Court hears CNRP insurrection case
The Court of Appeal hears the case of 11 former activists and officials of the CNRP.
Two more activists jailed in Vietnam amid crackdown
Vietnam Courts hand prison sentences to two activists over “anti-state propaganda”.
Malaysia university’s gay conversion contest sparks anger
A Malaysian university contest seeking ideas to “convert” gay students sparked anger.
No more pardons for convicted CNRP members: Hun Sen
“No pardons for the CNRP’s former members and activists convicted of crimes”, says PM.
Scuffles in Hong Kong at key vote for democrats
Hong Kong’s best-known young activists were heckled by Chinese nationalists.
Thai activists in Pinocchio masks mock junta leader
Activists in Thailand wore cartoon masks calling junta leader a “liar”.
ArtLords daub walls with hope
Activists in Afghanistan are speaking out against corruption and spreading messages of peace and social justice with murals, many painted on concrete blast walls that have risen to ward off militant bombs.
Mother Nature activists released
Two Mother Nature activists who were convicted of incitement are released from prison after completing their prison terms.
Mother Nature activists due for prison release
Two Mother Nature activists who were convicted of incitement may be released today.
Mother Nature activists get no bail
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected bail to two activists from the NGO Mother Nature, who did not attend the trial.
Thai activists charged as their frustration with the junta grows
Thailand charges 8 civil rights activists with violating the ban on public gatherings.
Junta charges seven activists
The Thai junta has filed charges against seven pro-democracy activists who led a 100-strong rally calling for elections.
Mother Nature activists handed one year suspended sentence and a fine
Court sentences two Mother Nature activists from the NGO to one year in prison.
Disputes over land fall in 2017
The total number of land disputes and protests fell in 2017, while NGOs claime activists are afraid of arrests.
Activist swaps protests for rural life
The families who once lived around Boeung Kak lake in Phnom Penh have been protesting since 2007.
Activists lose bail bid
Two Mother Nature activists charged with incitement to commit a felony and violation of privacy have been denied bail by Koh Kong provincial court.
Mother Nature activists detained
Two activists with the NGO Mother Nature have been detained for questioning after taking photos of sand dredging.
Protesters greet Bannon in HK
Activists gather in central Hong Kong to protest the visit of US President Donald Trump’s former top strategist Steve Bannon.
