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September 6th, 2008

China: Handling of Yang Jia's secret trial breeds widespread discontent

John Kennedy · 02:41

As authorities remain silent, criticism regarding the handling of the Yang Jia police murder trial grows steadily stronger. 1 comment · »»

September 5th, 2008

Palestine: The siege of Gaza was broken - and then?

Ayesha Saldanha · 22:26

On August 23, two boats carrying international activists broke the siege of Gaza by landing in Gaza's harbour. The boats have since left again, leaving some of the activists behind, and taking some Palestinians with them back to Cyprus. However the activists plan to return to Gaza on September 22 - amongst other things, delivering mail to the Palestinians. In this post, we look at some Gazan reactions to the breaking of the siege, as well as accounts by the activists. 0 comments · »»

Saudi Arabia: Finding strength and empowerment in religion

Ayesha Saldanha · 17:20

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While it is often argued that religion is used to oppress women, there are many women who gain a sense of empowerment from their faith. In this post, we hear from one Saudi blogger who thinks she knows why many married women turn to religion, while another describes the inspiration she gained from a colleague. 1 comment · »»

China: True or false? A fugitive sergeant’s diary

Meng Zhang · 02:10

Since the end of August, a post named “A fugitive sergeant’s diary” has flared and spread among many different Chinese blogs, BBSs and online communities, and finally even attracted attention of the mainstream media, including Xinhua News Agency, the official press agency of the government. 0 comments · »»

September 3rd, 2008

First day of State of Emergency in Bangkok

Mong Palatino · 01:35

A State of Emergency in Bangkok was declared yesterday by Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej following a violent clash between pro and anti-government protesters. The political situation is still volatile but it seems life goes on in Bangkok and the rest of Thailand. 2 comments · »»

September 2nd, 2008

Mexico Marches against Violence

Juliana Rincón Parra · 02:57

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Mexicans, fed up with the increasing violence and insecurity their country has been facing this past year, as it was mentioned on this past Global Voices article, decided to have a silent march and candle-lit anthem singing throughout the country and in some other locations like Costa Rica, USA, Spain, Israel, Poland and England during Sunday August 31st, 2008. The website Lets Illuminate Mexico has details about who supported the march, their reasons and it will soon have video and photos. 2 comments · »»

September 1st, 2008

Iraq: They call this freedom

Salam Adil · 00:26

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It can be hard to believe that it is approaching 2000 days since the beginning of the occupation of Iraq. After all the promises and expectations made at the start of the war maybe it is worth taking stock of the current situation for Iraqis. Bloggers have been reviewing their lot and give some slices of their daily experiences. 0 comments · »»

August 30th, 2008

Thailand: People’s coup or putsch?

Mong Palatino · 17:53

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Since Tuesday, anti-government protesters have invaded Thailand’s Government House demanding the resignation of Thai Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej. The rallyists, estimated to be as low as 3,000 to as high as 25,000, are members of the People's Alliance for Democracy 5 comments · »»

Links about Human Rights

September 7th, 2008

According to Jafaa blog that covers news about Iranian converted Christians, two newly converted Christians were charged with the crime of being an infidel by the judicial court of Fars province in Iran. They may face the death penalty.

Noodlepie links to an article which discussed the situation of gay men in Vietnam.

September 5th, 2008

The beatroot examines whether “Poland’s government knew all about ‘secret’ CIA prisons” in Poland.

Srebrenica Genocide Blog reports that a group of former Dutch soldiers may “testify in Radovan Karadzic's favor.”

Greater Surbiton writes about the case of Florence Hartmann, former spokeswoman for ICTY chief prosecutor Carla del Ponte, recently indicted “for allegedly disclosing classified information relating to the proceedings against Slobodan Milosevic.”

“More than 100 days have passed and Prof. Matrook al-Faleh is still detained following his arrest last May. His situation remains the same: in solitary confinement and yet to be allowed to meet his lawyer,” writes Saudi Jeans, from Saudi Arabia.

Change for Equality reports that Iranian authorities sentenced four women’s rights activists to six months in jail, including one who was awarded a $75,000 human rights prize in Sweden this year.

A few photos from a Beslan commemoration event in St. Petersburg - by LJ user alter-gregor (RUS).