The prosecution accused him of colluding with U.S. officials to undermine Hong Kong’s interests, citing private messages, meetings and social media posts.
Tag: Political Prisoners
Pope Raises Concerns About Church in Nicaragua
Speaking at his traditional New Year’s Day message, Francis highlighted the arrests and expulsion of clergy.
They Said ‘I Do’ in a Moscow Prison
She’s 18. He’s 23. He sent her a one-sentence letter through his prison’s electronic mail system: “Will you marry me?” They wed in a small room in a Moscow jail.
Russia Sends Navalny Associate to Prison for ‘Extremism’
The nine-year sentence reflects how the Kremlin continues to crack down on Aleksei A. Navalny’s political movement years after his organization was banned.
Russia Sends Navalny Associate to Prison for ‘Extremism’
The nine-year sentence reflects how the Kremlin continues to crack down on Aleksei A. Navalny’s political movement years after his organization was banned.
Hong Kong Activist Flees to UK, Citing Police Pressure
The activist, Tony Chung, was imprisoned after advocating for the territory’s independence. Even after his release, he said, his situation remained oppressive.
Aleksei Navalny, in Letter, Describes Transfer to Arctic Prison
The comments from the Russian opposition leader were written with a heavy dose of humor, and seemed intended to assuage concerns among allies after his three-week disappearance.
Russian Opposition Leader Navalny Found in an Arctic Prison
Supporters of the Russian opposition leader lost contact with him 20 days ago, fueling concern about his health and whereabouts.
U.S. Releases Ally of Venezuelan President in Exchange for 10 Americans
The release of Alex Saab, a top ally of Venezuela’s president, comes as the United States is trying to push the authoritarian government to hold fair elections.
Where Is Aleksei Navalny, the Missing Russian Dissident?
Aleksei A. Navalny, the imprisoned opposition leader, did not appear at a court hearing two weeks ago and has not been heard from since. His allies are trying desperately to find him.