Limited Religious Freedom In Brunei

Religious freedom in Brunei is very limited, and the government gives special importance to Islam, which is the official religion. People who are not Muslims, such as Christians, Buddhists, and others, face many restrictions. They are not allowed to build new churches or temples easily, and only old churches from before 1984 are officially recognized. [...]

Broadcast Shutdown Isolates North Korean Christians

Christians in North Korea face extreme danger and isolation. The government tightly controls all information, and recently, several foreign radio stations that shared news and Christian programs were shut down. This has made it even harder for people to hear about the outside world or the Gospel. Anyone caught with a Bible, prayer, or Christian [...]

Brunei: Asia’s Hardest Place To Invest

Brunei, a small, oil-rich country in Southeast Asia, is not a good place to invest right now. Although it once had wealth from oil, the economy has been weak for years, and growth is slow. Brunei relies too much on oil and has not developed other industries like Malaysia or Dubai. Foreign investors face many [...]

Starvation Drives North Koreans to Hunt Wild Animals

North Korea is suffering from a serious food crisis that has forced many people to eat wild animals to stay alive. Years of famine, poor harvests, and government failure have left the country without enough food. According to a study based on interviews with North Korean defectors, people are now hunting almost any animal they [...]

The Harsh Reality Of Eritrea’s Girl Soldiers

In Eritrea, girls are forced to serve in the military from as young as age 16, usually during their last year of secondary school. The indefinite, compulsory service has been likened by former recruits to a slavery system, with no time limit in sight. The daily life involves early morning jogging, severe weapons training, and [...]

UN Warns Of Harsh Crackdowns In North Korea

A new UN report says the government in North Korea is becoming harsher and controlling. People are being executed just for watching or sharing foreign movies and shows, and many face forced labour in dangerous jobs. Life is very hard, with not enough food and no freedom to make choices. Technology is being used to [...]

No Free Speech Or Protests In Saudi Arabia

The right to protest and freedom of speech are highly restricted in Saudi Arabia. The government penalizes those who express dissenting opinions, especially online. An example is the blogger Raif Badawi, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes for establishing an online forum for political discussion. Although he was released in [...]

Eritrea’s Ongoing Internet Blackout

Eritrea is one of the least connected countries in the world. In 2025, the government continues to block mobile internet access for its citizens. People in Eritrea cannot use mobile data and must rely on slow, limited internet from a few internet cafés or hotels in the capital city, Asmara. Even then, the connection is [...]

Rising Suicides In Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan

In Afghanistan, many people, especially women and young people, are attempting suicide due to hopelessness, poverty, and strict Taliban rules. Rakhshana, an 18-year-old girl in Kabul, tried to take her life after the Taliban closed her education center. Many women suffer from abuse and forced marriages, with no way to escape because divorce is not [...]

Defector Sues Kim Jong-Un Over Torture And Abuse

Choi Min-kyung, a 53-year-old North Korean defector, has filed a lawsuit in South Korea against Kim Jong-un and six officials, seeking 50 million won ($37,000) for torture and sexual violence she suffered in North Korean detention. She also filed a criminal complaint asking for an investigation into crimes against humanity. Choi was repatriated from China [...]

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