Bassel Pays with His Life for Non-Violent Resistance in Syria
Death of Detained Activist Puts Spotlight on Syria’s Ghastly Prison System
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Death of Detained Activist Puts Spotlight on Syria’s Ghastly Prison System
One-Sided Prosecutions Year After Attacks on Protesters, Journalists
Journalists’ Trial Part of Vicious Crackdown on Independent Voices
Key Provisions that Severely Restrict Speech Remain
Repressive Laws and Policies Restrict Online Speech, Stifle Critical Voices
Leading Bahraini Rights Activist Sentenced to Two Years in Prison
Repression of Rule of Law Advocates Includes Torture and Family Harassment
Police Detain 10, Including Amnesty Turkey Director, in Terrorism Investigation
Arrests and Activist’s Trial Show Hanoi’s Determination to Silence Critics
Revised Penal Code Requires Lawyers Report on Clients, Penalizes Free Speech