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Tibet: If You Are a Dissident, We Will Cut Your Electricity and Water

Tibet: China seems to have struck back against a Tibetan dissident once more. Initially, his household was cut off from electricity and water, and now he has been taken into custody, according to reports from his family to human rights organizations. Kelsang, a 42-year-old Tibetan residing in Serdak Township, Dêngqên County, Chamdo Prefecture, in the [...]

Myanmar: Tortured political prisoners denied medical treatment at Magway Prison

Myanmar: Hundreds of political prisoners held at Magway Prison in central Myanmar have been denied medical care following beatings and torture by prison officials. On April 13, violence broke out outside the prison when members of a local resistance group launched an attack on junta soldiers present there. Two political prisoners lost their lives during [...]

Maldives: Twelve Apply For Vacant Supreme Court Seats

Maldives: Twelve people have applied for the two vacancies on the Supreme Court. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) opened applications for the positions last month following the dismissal of two Supreme Court judges. The applicants, who sent in their documents before the deadline, are a mix of serving and retired judges and prominent legal professionals. [...]

Libya: Over 222,000 Sudents Sit National Preparatory Exams

Libya: Over 222,000 Libyan students are currently taking their final basic education certificate exams. These exams are being conducted at the same time throughout the country, including in remote and conflict-affected regions. According to the ministry's data, there are 162,724 students in the public education system, along with 52,910 from private institutions. Additional participants include [...]

USAID Funding Cuts in Mali Jeopardize Local Language Learning Program Empowering Thousands

Mali: Doumbia is one of thousands of individuals currently stranded in Mali, a nation suffering from extreme poverty and insecurity, where 70% of its population, which is at least 22 million, lacks basic literacy skills. The recent funding cuts from USAID coincided with the withdrawal of support from Mali's other European development partners following the [...]

Egypt, France Coordinate Ahead of UN Ocean Conference To Combat Plastic Pollution

Egypt: Egypt's Minister of Environment, Yasmine Fouad, conducted a virtual meeting with France's Minister for Ecological Transition, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, to enhance collaboration in preparation for the United Nations Ocean Conference. The discussion also addressed the ongoing international talks aimed at establishing a legally binding treaty to combat plastic pollution under the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC). [...]

Cambodia Commutes Sentences of 296 Inmates on Visakha Bucha Day

On Visakha Bucha Day 2025, Cambodian Prime Minister Dr. Hun Manet announced that the King has reduced the prison sentences of 296 inmates, including 28 women. Most of them had their sentences shortened by 3 to 12 months. However, four prisoners were not given any clemency because they were found guilty of serious crimes like [...]

Long Advantageous, Harvard’s China Ties Become a Political Liability

China: Harvard University's connections to China, which have historically been beneficial for the institution, are now seen as a drawback as the Trump administration accuses the university of being influenced by Beijing-backed operations. The administration has taken steps to revoke Harvard's ability to admit foreign students, claiming that the university promotes antisemitism and collaborates with [...]

Iran-US Nuclear Talks Yield Progress Despite Challenges

The latest nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. have ended. Iran said the talks were difficult but helpful for understanding each other.The U.S. found the talks encouraging and said they were both direct and indirect. The meeting lasted over three hours and covered technical issues. Both countries agreed to keep talking in the future. [...]

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