China strives to go green in South America's ‘Lithium Triangle’Local communities are pushing back on nontransparent mining practicesWritten by Alicia Chen, Gabriela Mesones Rojo31 July 2024
‘Walk for Justice’ organizers file complaint against police in MalaysiaOrganizers are demanding justice for Teoh Beng Hock, who died in 2009Written by Mong Palatino29 July 2024
Turkey's bill on stray dogs is not really about the safety of the streetsThe bill is pending approval by the parliament despite public and opposition outcryWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva29 July 2024
French-Malian singer Aya Nakamura's rocky journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremonyAya Nakamura is the world’s most listened-to French artistWritten by Jean Sovon Translated by Laura28 July 2024
The Bangladesh tinderboxThe police were the only ones being violentWritten by Nepali Times26 July 2024
In Azerbaijan it isn't just the president for life, but the parliament tooAs of July 22, over 1,000 candidates applied to run for a parliamentary seatWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva26 July 2024
Freedom of assembly and freedom of expression curtailed as deadly student protests rock BangladeshWanton violence and internet shutdown puts citizens in perilWritten by Shoeb A, Rezwan25 July 2024
Montagnard Indigenous activist arrested in Thailand, resists being extradited to VietnamHe was convicted in Vietnam for alleged terrorismWritten by Mong Palatino17 July 2024
Mauritania leading the way with freedom of expression in AfricaPress offenses were decriminalized in Mauritania in 2011Written by Jean Sovon Translated by Laura16 July 2024
Komlan Avoulete analyzes extended transition periods in West AfricaOpposition to these military regimes still existsWritten by Jean Sovon Translated by Laura16 July 2024
In Iran, persecuted minorities can also turn into persecutors Systematic state repression and minority-on-minority discrimination Written by Fred Petrossian12 July 2024
Attack on pro-Palestinian activist in Taiwan undermines Israel's image on the islandThe attacker is most likely a member of Israel's diplomatic mission Written by Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan12 July 2024
Singapore files charges against three women for ‘illegal’ pro-Palestine rallyAuthorities warned that similar ‘lawless’ activities threaten social harmonyWritten by Mong Palatino12 July 2024
‘Gasolinazo': Ecuadorians march against President Daniel Noboa's raised gasoline pricesSocial and trade union organizations marched against fuel price increaseWritten by Gina Yauri Translated by Melissa Vida10 July 2024
Hundreds succumb to extreme temperatures as severe heatwave engulfs PakistanThe country grapples with challenges posed by climate changeWritten by R Umaima Ahmed10 July 2024
In Turkey, anti-immigrant sentiments are on the rise once againViolence also spread to other provincesWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva9 July 2024
Burkina Faso: Ibrahim Traoré granted blank check to remain in powerThe majority of Burkinabé citizens support the country’s military regime.Written by Jean Sovon Translated by Laura9 July 2024
Serbia bans festival that enabled collaboration between artists from Serbia and KosovoCivil society condemned the ban as a human rights violationWritten by Metamorphosis Foundation8 July 2024
Faith turns fatal as blasphemy laws ignite unchecked extremism in PakistanMinorities are often the target of the blasphemy allegationsWritten by Asfandiyar8 July 2024
‘We cannot be dispirited’: Mother Nature activists defiant after court conviction in CambodiaThey were accused of plotting against the government and insulting the kingWritten by Mong Palatino8 July 2024
A year after environmental protests rocked Azerbaijan's village of Soyudlu, it is business as usualVillage residents fear reprisals from speaking up and giving interviewsWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva4 July 2024