Tag: Human Rights
North Korean POW Asylum Plea in South Korea: Domino Effect?
A North Korean prisoner of war, identified as Ri, captured in Ukraine, recently made headlines after expressing his desire to seek asylum in South Korea. This unprecedented move has sparked discussions among experts about...
Hong Kong National Security Crackdown: Explained in Month 55
The crackdown on national security in Hong Kong has garnered global attention in the first month of 2025. The situation has intensified as key figures, including a renowned pollster, Robert Chung, and the media...
Trial begins for former police officials involved in Hasina-era Bangladesh cases
Bangladesh started the first trial on Sunday at a special court prosecuting former senior figures connected to the ousted government of Sheikh Hasina, the chief prosecutor said. The court in the capital Dhaka accepted...
Beijing Criticizes Western UN Diplomats for Meeting Jimmy Lai’s Son
The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong has criticized American, British, and Canadian ambassadors to the United Nations for allegedly interfering in the city’s affairs. This backlash comes after the son of imprisoned...
Families of Jailed Hong Kong Democrats Grapple with Mixed Emotions: ‘We will survive this’
More than three years and eight months since 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were charged with conspiring to commit subversion, their family members on Tuesday learned when they would next see their loved ones...
Hong Kong Court Rejects Jimmy Lai’s Appeal, Upholding Conviction
Hong Kong's highest court has rejected an attempt to overturn the convictions of media mogul Jimmy Lai and six other activists for their involvement in the 2019 pro-democracy protests. Lai, who founded the now-closed...
Exploitation of Rescued Hong Konger: Forced to Work 17 Hours Daily
**Forced Labor Horror: Hong Konger Endures 17-Hour Workdays in Southeast Asia**In a shocking case of exploitation, a 25-year-old Hong Konger was rescued after enduring a harrowing ordeal in Southeast Asia, where he was forced...
Chinese man sentenced 20 months in US for targeting Falun Gong
A 71-year-old Chinese man named John Chen from Los Angeles has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for his involvement in a plot targeting the Falun Gong spiritual movement in the United States....
Australia condemns reward letters for Hong Kong activist in Melbourne
Australia has expressed deep concerns over recent reports of anonymous letters circulating in Melbourne offering a substantial reward for information on Kevin Yam Kin-fung, a wanted Hong Kong activist currently residing in the city....
Beautician, 32, Arrested for Human Trafficking Scam: Hong Kong Police
Beautician, 32, Arrested for Human Trafficking Scam: Hong Kong PoliceIn a shocking turn of events, a 32-year-old beautician has been arrested by Hong Kong police for her alleged involvement in a human trafficking scam...
