activism
China: WeChat takes down accounts of LGBTQ rights groups
World
July 7, 2021
China: WeChat takes down accounts of LGBTQ rights groups
Multiple university campus LGBTQ rights groups’ accounts on Chinese social media site WeChat were blocked, prompting censorship fears and calls…
New infrastructure deal must focus on climate, activists say
World
July 5, 2021
New infrastructure deal must focus on climate, activists say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Climate activists and their Democratic allies in Congress are pressing with renewed urgency for huge investments to…
Hong Kong court grants bail to activist charged under security law -media
World
June 22, 2021
Hong Kong court grants bail to activist charged under security law -media
HONG KONG, June 22 (Reuters) – Hong Kong’s High Court on Tuesday approved bail for a pro-democracy activist who is…
Hong Kong cordons off annual Tiananmen vigil site, arrests organiser
World
June 4, 2021
Hong Kong cordons off annual Tiananmen vigil site, arrests organiser
Hong Kong closed off Victoria Park where tens of thousands gather annually to commemorate China’s 1989 Tiananmen crackdown and arrested…
Kenyan arrested in Qatar first targeted by phishing attack
Middle East
May 31, 2021
Kenyan arrested in Qatar first targeted by phishing attack
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Kenyan security guard now facing charges in Qatar after writing compelling, anonymous accounts…
1 killed as protesters scuffle with Iraqi security forces
Middle East
May 26, 2021
1 killed as protesters scuffle with Iraqi security forces
BAGHDAD (AP) — Clashes between security forces and protesters left one person dead and over a dozen injured Tuesday after…
UK Black activist critical in hospital after shooting
World
May 24, 2021
UK Black activist critical in hospital after shooting
LONDON (AP) — An activist who has played a leading role in anti-racism demonstrations in Britain was in critical condition…
Qatar detains Kenyan guard who wrote on laborers’ struggles
Middle East
May 18, 2021
Qatar detains Kenyan guard who wrote on laborers’ struggles
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Kenyan who wrote compelling dispatches under a pseudonym about the challenges of living…
Iran: How transgender people survive ultraconservative rule
Middle East
May 17, 2021
Iran: How transgender people survive ultraconservative rule
Before getting gender-confirmation surgery, Saman Arastoo had pondered all of the consequences. At the age of 40, he had built…
Prominent female Saudi activist summoned in relation to case
Middle East
May 10, 2021
Prominent female Saudi activist summoned in relation to case
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s most prominent women’s rights activist was summoned by security officials on Sunday…