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Current carceral state-mandated rehabilitation framework predicated on fear, “blankets” all addicts: Former Drug Rehabilitation Centre inmate shares experience

The current carceral state-mandated rehabilitation framework appears to be predicated on fear…

Lack of adequate mental health training for prison officers exacerbates distress and challenges faced by inmates with psychiatric issues

The lack of adequate mental health training for prison officers exacerbates distress…

Hong Kong democracy leader detained on Tiananmen anniversary

Hong Kong police detained a democracy leader on Friday morning as authorities…

Ahead of expected visit, ASEAN must hold Myanmar military accountable: APHR

As the ASEAN Secretary-General and a representative of the ASEAN Chair, Brunei, are expected…

Hong Kong’s ‘Grandma Wong’ arrested for solo Tiananmen protest

Hong Kong police have arrested an elderly democracy activist as she made…

Protests prove the power of collective action as states fail pandemic test, says new report

As COVID-19 swept the globe, deepening existing fault-lines in societies and generating…