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Dozens sentenced for up to 10 years in prison in Hong Kong national security case

1:10am November 19, 2024

A Hong Kong court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to a decade behind bars after it ruled in a landmark legal case that they had broken a national security law implemented by Beijing.

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Members of a musical group at Sunday's pro-democracy demonstration in Bangkok make a gesture of resistance popularized by The Hunger Games movies.

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Demands For Democratic Reform Surge In Thailand

1:48pm August 17, 2020

by Michael Sullivan

Sunday saw the largest anti-government demonstration in Bangkok since a military coup six years ago. Some demonstrators called for reform of the monarchy, the country's most revered institution.

A protester flashes the victory sign in front of burning tires and debris near Sudan's military headquarters. For months demonstrators have been demanding a a transition to civilian rule.

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Sudanese Security Forces Open Fire On Protesters In Capital

9:25pm June 03, 2019

Local media are reporting dozens of protesters have been killed. Demonstrators are demanding a quick transition to civilian rule following the ouster of Sudan's president in April.