Indonesia's likely new president haunts father of missing activist
Paian Siahaan's 22-year-old son Ucok was one of the pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the chaotic riots of 1998.
Fri Feb 16 2024
Myanmar defends executions as 'justice for the people' as condemnation grows
Zaw said the men were given due process and insisted those executed were not democracy activists, but killers deserving of their punishment.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Tatmadaw execute four pro-democracy activists: Act of terror and brutality
The four ativists were executed by the Myanmar Junta for their roles in the anti-coup protests.
Tue Jul 26 2022
Myanmar executes four democracy activists, drawing condemnation and outrage
The men had been accused of helping militias to fight the army that seized power in a coup last year and unleashed a bloody crackdown.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Thai democracy activists sign up to fight 'tyranny' in Ukraine
Chanaphong, 28, said he felt upset for the Ukrainian people, particularly after reports of Russian attacks on civilians.
Thu Mar 03 2022
Three Hong Kong democracy activists found guilty over June 4 assembly
It is the latest blow to the democracy movement.
Thu Dec 09 2021
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and nine other pro-democracy activists are expected to be sentenced today.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Marathon bail hearing for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists enters fourth day
The hearings have gone on late into the night for three consecutive days, causing a few defendants to fall ill and be sent to the hospital.
Thu Mar 04 2021
Hong Kong democracy activists' bail hearing enters third day
Bail proceedings for 47 Hong Kong democracy activists charged with conspiracy to commit subversion enter the third day.
Wed Mar 03 2021
Hearing for Hong Kong democracy activists resumes after marathon session
Lawyers for the defendants are challenging a prosecution bid to deny them bail.
Tue Mar 02 2021
Hong Kong activists chant protest slogans as crowds gather for subversion hearing
About 1,000 people gathered outside a Hong Kong court for the hearing of 47 democracy activists.
Mon Mar 01 2021
Two plead guilty in trial of nine Hong Kong democracy activists charged with illegal assembly
Leung and Au will hear the verdict on March 22.
Tue Feb 16 2021
Three ex-lawmakers arrested in Hong Kong over foul smelling liquid protests
Pro-democracy activists Ted Hui, Ray Chan and Chu Hoi-dick confirmed the arrests on their Facebook pages.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Hong Kong leader cheers return of stability as police on alert after banning protest
The law punishes anything China considers as subversion, separatism, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison.
Thu Oct 01 2020
Disney's 'Mulan' gets cold reception in boycott-leading Hong Kong
Walt Disney Co's live-action remake of "Mulan" opened on Thursday to a lacklustre reception in Hong Kong, where pro-democracy activists have been leading calls to boycott the movie.
Thu Sep 17 2020