political prisoners

New Law Would 'Reprieve' Political Offenders

A new law recently administered in Bangkok, Thailand claims that it will be granting a second chance...

Feb 13, 2017 08:54 AM EST

Myanmar President Htin Kyaw releases 83 political prisoners, vows pardon for all under new administration

The recent New Year Sunday celebration in Myanmar on Sunday saw the joyful reunion of political pris...

Apr 18, 2016 01:46 AM EDT

Venezuelan President Nicolas rejects law to free opposition activists

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denies the amnesty that will free any political prisoner. Maduro...

Apr 08, 2016 05:42 AM EDT

US President Obama will continue to drive Cuba and its people towards freedom

President Barrack Obama visited Cuba and will have the chance to speak to its citizens. Obama has be...

Mar 22, 2016 06:40 AM EDT

Barack Obama, Raul Castro spar on human rights violations in Cuba

U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro aired their differences on the existence...

Mar 22, 2016 01:40 AM EDT

Myanmar Arrests Former Monk on Immigration Charges

Former Saffron Revolution monk U Gambira was arrested in Myanmar on Tuesday and charged with immigra...

Jan 20, 2016 07:21 PM EST