The law, which includes the death penalty as a punishment in some cases, has been strongly condemned, including by the United States.
Tag: Discrimination
Inside the Garrick, the Men-Only London Club Rocked by Criticism
Founded in 1831, the opulent private club has long guarded its membership list closely. A leak this month caused a scandal.
Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.
Insooni Breaks Racial Barrier to Become Beloved Singer in South Korea
Born to a South Korean mother and a Black American soldier, she rose to a pioneering stardom in a country that has long discriminated against biracial children.
MONA Ladies Lounge Accused of Discriminating by Gender
Gender-based discrimination is central to the women-only art installation, in Australia, but one visitor claims it is also illegal.
U.K. Tory Donor Allegedly Said Black Lawmaker ‘Should Be Shot’
Frank Hester, the leading supporter of Britain’s Conservative Party, is accused of making the comments about Diane Abbott, a well-known lawmaker.
Racial Profiling in Japan Is Prevalent but Unseen, Some Residents Say
Experts say the country’s first lawsuit about police discrimination against foreign-born residents highlights a systematic problem.
South Korea Is Desperate for Foreign Workers
Though a shrinking population makes imported labor vital, migrant workers routinely face predatory employers, inhumane conditions and other abuse.
In a New Cannabis Landscape, a Navy Veteran Battles for Racial Equity
Wanda James is on a mission to empower entrepreneurs from communities harmed by racial disparities in marijuana arrests.
Germans Push Back as Far Right’s Influence Grows
News of a secret meeting among extremists to discuss mass deportations, including of citizens from immigrant backgrounds, has shaken the society.