May 28, 2020

Crimean Tatars: Russia "persecuting" Tatar Journalist Ayder Muzhdabaev

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba recently tweeted that Russia's persecution of Crimean Tatar journalist and Director General of ATR TV station Ayder Muzhdabaev is an "abuse of anti-terrorism legislation." Muzhdabaev has been charged by Russian authorities with "public calls for committing terrorist activities, public acquittal or propaganda of terrorism."

May 28, 2020

Crimean Tatars: Russia "persecuting"...

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba recently tweeted that Russia's persecution of Crimean Tatar journalist and Director General of ATR TV station Ayder Muzhdabaev is an "abuse of anti-terrorism legislation."...

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May 28, 2020

Hong Kong: No Longer Autonomous Despite Treaty...

The United States today announced that it would not continue its special trade relations with Hong Kong, announcing that it no longer considers Hong Kong as autonomous from China for trade and economic...

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May 28, 2020

Taiwan: UK Backs Participation in INTERPOL

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office has declared support for Taiwanese participation in INTERPOL as an observer for the 89th session. Foreign Minister for Asia Nigel Adams stated that British policy...

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May 26, 2020

Somaliland: President Calls for International...

On 19 May, Somaliland President Muse Bihi addressed his nation to celebrate its Independence Day. In his presidential address, he called on the international community to recognise Somaliland's independence,...

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May 24, 2020

East Turkestan: Uyghurs in Turkey fearful of China's...

Displaced Uyghurs in Turkey are becoming more fearful of growing Chinese influence over Turkey due to financial agreements between the two countries, even though Turkey has become a safe haven for Uyghurs...

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May 22, 2020

BRI: Pakistan Banning China-Critical Voices

The Pakistani government has recently banned a political party that has voiced criticism over China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The initiative has brought massive Chinese investment into Pakistan...

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May 22, 2020

West Papua: Indonesia Considering Addressing Past...

Indonesia has recently announced it is considering investigating the killings of hundreds of thousands of people in the 1965 ‘anti communist’ purge under authoritarian leader Suharto. It is...

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May 20, 2020

The Right to Live in Voluntary Isolation: Indigenous...

While many uncertainties remain about the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), its geographic scope is undoubtedly boundaryless. On 9 April 2020, the Brazilian Minister of Health reported the death of a fifteen-year-old...

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