Security forces in Myanmar have launched another violent crackdown on pro-democracy protesters, shooting at least one dead in the bloodiest week since military leaders seized power in a coup. A man in his 20s, named locally as Ko Zaw Myo, died on Friday after being shot in the neck by police during protests in the city … Read more
Violence has broken out on the streets of Myanmar as supporters of the country’s new military junta attacked pro-democracy activists. At least one person was stabbed amid clashes in the country’s largest city, Yangon, on Thursday morning while others fired slingshots and hurled rocks. Police stood by as the attacks took place, amid accusations that … Read more
Dominic Raab blasts ‘mercenary’ British barrister for agreeing to prosecute pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong David Perry QC is acting against pro-democracy campaigners in China Nine activists include newspaper proprietor Jimmy Lai and Martin Lee Mr Perry’s friends have said that he is just following legal ‘cab rank’ principle By Dan Sales For Mailonline Published: … Read more
Hong Kong’s highest court has revoked media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bail after prosecutors succeeded in asking the judges to send him back to detention. Lai had been granted bail on December 23 after three weeks in custody on charges of fraud and endangering national security. His appeal hearing is slated for February 1. The court … Read more
A group of Hong Kong pro-democracy activists went on trial in China today after they were arrested at sea as they tried to flee the city by speedboat to get to Taiwan. Ten of the so-called ‘Hong Kong 12’ appeared in court today in the southern city of Shenzhen to face charges linked to an … Read more
Hong Kong pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai is released on £1million bail after he was charged under Beijing’s new security law Lai charged with colluding with foreign force and endangering national security He is the most high-profile out of more than two dozen charged under a new law Lai, an outspoken critic of Beijing and founder … Read more
Thousands of protesters marched on Thailand‘s royal barracks last night holding inflatable rubber ducks – a symbol used by the peaceful pro-democracy movement to ridicule the police. Heavily-armoured officers defended by shields and banks of barbed wire kept the demonstrators from getting close to the King’s Guard headquarters in Bangkok on Sunday. Protesters are demanding … Read more
Hong Kong´s pro-democracy politicians have resigned en masse amid a fresh crackdown by China, warning of the ‘death-knell for democracy’ in the region. Fifteen of the city’s pro-democracy bloc announced their resignations Wednesday after four of their colleagues were sacked under a new law that disqualifies politicians who refuse to acknowledge China’s authority. The move … Read more
Four Hong Kong pro-democracy politicians are removed from power under new Chinese laws that disqualifies lawmakers deemed ‘a threat to national security’ Comes after Beijing ruled any politician can be removed without court approval Latest blow to democracy since imposition of sweeping security law in June China’s leaders have called it a ‘sword’ hanging over the head … Read more
King of Thailand says he ‘loves’ pro-democracy protesters demonstrating in attempt to curb his powers as he declares nation ‘the land of compromise’ King Maha Vajiralongkorn spoke in his first direct public comments on protests Protesters have been demonstrating in a bid to curb the Thai king’s powers One protest leader said his comments sounded … Read more