18-year-old Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun arrived in the country that granted her asylum wearing a gray sweatshirt with the word “Canada.”
Tag: Human Rights and Human Rights Violations
Saudi Women, Tired of Restraints, Find Ways to Flee
Often aided and inspired by social media, an increasing number of young Saudi women are taking enormous gambles to escape the country, rights groups say.
Myanmar Court Upholds Convictions of Two Reuters Journalists
U Wa Lone and U Kyaw Soe Oo, who documented mass killings of civilians, were sentenced to seven years in what appears to have been a police setup.
Twitter Users in China Face Detention and Threats in New Beijing Crackdown
Authorities are using harsh methods to target people posting criticism of the government on a social media platform that is blocked in the country, extending online censorship beyond China’s borders.
Angela Davis Says She’s ‘Stunned’ After Award Is Revoked Over Her Views on Israel
The civil rights leader pushed back after a Birmingham group rescinded an award amid criticism over Professor Davis’s support of the movement to boycott Israel.
Philippines Dispatch: Where 518 Inmates Sleep in Space for 170, and Gangs Hold It Together
Misery and overcrowding are worse than ever in the Philippines’ pretrial jails, with guards so outnumbered that gangs increasingly keep the peace.
Pompeo Plans to Press Saudi Leaders Over Killing of Jamal Khashoggi
Mr. Khashoggi’s case underscores the complexities of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s coming visit to eight Arab nations in the Middle East, where he will discuss strategies to contain Iran.
Bangladesh’s Leader Wins a Third Term but Opposition Contests Results
In a vote with widespread irregularities and intimidation, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina remains in power, but faces accusations that she’s more autocratic.
C.I.A.’s Afghan Forces Leave a Trail of Abuse and Anger
The fighters hold the line in the war’s toughest spots, but officials say their brutal tactics are terrorizing the public and undermining the U.S. mission.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Wins 3rd Term Amid Deadly Violence on Election Day
At least 17 were killed in an election marred by widespread allegations of rigging, as the country’s Election Commission said the governing party of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won a large majority.