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RSF: Government uses “anti-fake news” law to eliminate public debate

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in a statement on Friday, expressed that it…

New CIVICUS Monitor report shows civic space remains ‘obstructed’ in Singapore as the numbers living in repressive states in Asia increase

Findings based on data released today by the CIVICUS Monitor, a global research…

"Checks and balances" absent in Hong Kong police force, superiors allegedly turn a blind eye on errant police officers

Torture in police detention, acts of unprecedented violence and brutal tactics are…

China foreign ministry lambasts US Senate's passing of "Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy" bill, citing interference in China's internal affairs

The People’s Republic of China’s foreign ministry has strongly criticised the United…

Hong Kong DBS branch vandalised with graffiti containing vulgarities against PM Lee and PAP, graffiti removed upon discovery

A DBS Bank branch in Hong Kong was vandalised with vulgarities aimed…

Law enforcement exists to protect the people, govt exists to serve the people: Taiwan President

Law enforcement exists to protect the people, while the government exists to…

AWARE breaks fundraising record with $600,000 in donations at Time Traveller’s Ball

For its annual gala on Saturday, 2 November, gender-equality group AWARE set…

High Court dismisses Jolovan Wham's appeal against conviction for organising assembly without permit, refusal to sign police statement

The High Court today dismissed both appeals made by civil rights activist…

Govt "should re-evaluate" viewpoint on dissent and activism, youths must be given greater room to participate: Anthea Ong

The Government “should re-evaluate” its viewpoint on “advocacy, activism and dissent”, particularly…