Day: August 19, 2021

Haitians express dismay over slow arrival of relief in quake-stricken areas

An earthquake that killed more than 2,000 people in Haiti had left the Caribbean nation “on its knees”, Prime Minister Ariel Henry said on Wednesday, as survivors showed increasing frustration about the sluggish arrival of relief to hard-hit areas. Henry had on Sunday flown to Les Cayes, the southwestern city of 100,000 people which bore… Read More Haitians express dismay over slow arrival of relief in quake-stricken areas

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Hong Kong court denies bail request of students charged with advocating terrorism

Four Hong Kong student leaders charged with “advocating terrorism” after their union passed a motion last month mourning the death of a 50-year-old who stabbed a policeman before killing himself were denied bail on Thursday. The four, aged 18-20 and all from the University of Hong Kong (HKU), are the latest democracy activists to be… Read More Hong Kong court denies bail request of students charged with advocating terrorism

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Cuba issues new decree tightening rules on social media use

Cuba introduced tighter controls on the use of social media this week, including a ban on publications that might damage “the country’s prestige,” angering many citizens and international rights activists. Decree 35, published in the official gazette on Tuesday, comes a month after the most widespread anti-government protests in the Communist-run country in decades, which… Read More Cuba issues new decree tightening rules on social media use

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Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy activist Andy Li in national security case

A Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, who had been detained in mainland China after trying to flee the city by boat, was found guilty on Thursday of conspiracy to commit collusion with a foreign country in a national security case. Andy Li was among a group of 12 people intercepted by mainland authorities in August 2020… Read More Hong Kong court convicts pro-democracy activist Andy Li in national security case

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Belarusian police detain chief editor of independent news agency following raid

The chief editor of one of Belarus’ leading independent news organisations was detained after police searched her home overnight, Belarusian officials said on Wednesday. Earlier on Wednesday, the country’s journalists’ association had said police raided the homes of workers at the online news agency BelaPAN and that it had been unable to contact editor Irina… Read More Belarusian police detain chief editor of independent news agency following raid

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