Namatai Kwekweza said she remained committed to her advocacy for change in Africa, despite a harrowing experience in Zimbabwe.
Tag: Political Prisoners
Tunisia’s President Cruises to Landslide Re-Election Victory
President Kais Saied’s apparent landslide re-election is the latest sign that authoritarianism has returned to the birthplace of the Arab Spring.
Hong Kong Editors Sentenced in Landmark Press Freedom Case
The two journalists for Stand News were convicted in August of conspiracy to publish seditious articles, in a case signaling new limits on press freedom.
Pavel Kushnir Dies in a Russian Prison
Among the hundreds of Russians jailed for criticizing the war in Ukraine, the death of Pavel Kushnir in detention has transformed him into an antiwar symbol.
China Frees American Pastor, David Lin, After Nearly 20 Years in Prison
David Lin had tried to open a Christian training center in Beijing. The United States considered him one of three Americans “wrongfully detained” by China.
Nicaragua Releases 135 Political Prisoners in Deal Brokered by U.S. Government
Among those freed under the deal brokered by the U.S. government were 13 affiliated with Mountain Gateway, an American evangelical church.
Nicaragua Releases 135 Political Prisoners in Deal Brokered by U.S. Government
Among those freed under the deal brokered by the U.S. government were 13 affiliated with Mountain Gateway, an American evangelical church.
Gao Zhen, Artist Who Critiqued the Cultural Revolution, Is Detained in China
Mr. Gao is being held on suspicion of slandering China’s heroes and martyrs, an offense punishable by up to three years in prison, his brother said.
Narges Mohammadi Denied Medical Care After Prison Beating, Lawyer and Family Say
Officials have denied Narges Mohammadi medical care, the attorney told Iranian news media, raising concerns about Ms. Mohammadi’s well-being.
Yulia Navalnaya Disputes Russian Report on Cause of Husband’s Death
The Russian authorities said Aleksei A. Navalny had died of a grab bag of diseases, including heart arrhythmia triggered by hypertension.