political prisoners

Women’s Stories From the ‘Graveyard of the Living’ in the Philippines

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Women’s Stories From the ‘Graveyard of the Living’ in the Philippines

Fides Lim never met a prickly prison guard she couldn’t stand up to. At the gates of the Correctional Institute for Women (CIW), Lim, of the political prisoner support group Kapatid, argued with all of the prison guards. They eventually begin to concede to her just demands. The diminutive senior citizen and some volunteers had … Read more

Vietnam’s Crackdown on Dissent

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Hoang Thi Minh Hong’s Release Is Vital for Vietnam’s Energy Transition

The Debate | Opinion | Southeast Asia In their quest for closer ties with Vietnam, Western governments should not ignore Vietnam’s political prisoners. Advertisement Most Australians know Vietnam for its good food, picturesque beaches, and horrific wartime history. But many may not be aware that the Southeast Asian nation also has the notorious distinction of having more than 150 … Read more