Asia
May 28, 2020
Myanmar: Hundreds Jailed for Covid-19 Violations
At least 500 people, including children, returning migrant workers, and religious minorities, have been sentenced to between one month and one year in prison in Myanmar since late March 2020 for violating curfews, quarantines, or other movement control orders.
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China: Tibet Anti-Crime Campaign Silences Dissent
At Least 51 Tibetans Convicted for Peaceful Speech
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Covid-19 Fueling Anti-Asian Racism and Xenophobia Worldwide
National Action Plans Needed to Counter Intolerance
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China: Covid-19 Discrimination Against Africans
Forced Quarantines, Evictions, Refused Services in Guangzhou
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Myanmar: Hundreds Jailed for Covid-19 Violations
Prison Time for Breaking Curfew, Quarantine Is Excessive and Unsafe
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Singapore Judge Issues Death Sentence by Zoom
Use of Capital Punishment Out of Step with Global Standards
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Thailand: State of Emergency Extension Unjustified
Stop Using Covid-19 Measures as Pretext to Violate Rights
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Philippines: Lasting Harm to Children from ‘Drug War’
UN Human Rights Council Should Promote Justice for Killings
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WHO Should Intervene to End Internet Shutdowns amid Pandemic
Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Pakistan Should Allow Free Flow of Information
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US: Don’t Sell Attack Helicopters to Philippines
Deals Would Reward Past Abuses, Lack of Accountability
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Hong Kong: Beijing Threatens Draconian Security Law
Governments Should Act Against Harm to Basic Rights
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